burn

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Meaning · English

An intense non-physical sting, as left by shame or an effective insult.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

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Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English
Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “burn” mean?

An intense non-physical sting, as left by shame or an effective insult.

Is “burn” formal or informal?

burn is generally slang.

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