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

Meaning · English

A fireball.

Register: slang

Sources & notes

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

Common questions

What does “flamer” mean?

One who flames, or posts vitriolic criticism.

Is “flamer” formal or informal?

flamer is generally slang.