flamer
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
One who flames, or posts vitriolic criticism.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Send a note to the flamer. Tell him that his message was inappropriate. Request that he refrain from posting anything like it again.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “flamer” mean?
One who flames, or posts vitriolic criticism.
Is “flamer” formal or informal?
flamer is generally slang.
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