Definition of napalm

napalm

verb

• to spread a term, idea, concept or style about. Origin: a sticky, flammable substance. When used in bombs, the explosion covers the surrounding area in napalm. Thus when one napalms an idea etc., they cover the area with it.

  I napalmed the whole staff with my concept.

  • See more words with the same meaning: to spread an idea.

  Last edited on Mar 05 1998. Submitted by Rolando Hudson from New York, NY, USA on Mar 05 1998.

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