flamethrower
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Meaning · English
Someone who is extremely good at throwing or shooting balls.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
"We allowed him to kind of orchestrate the whole offense, and he got comfortable early," George said. "He's a flamethrower. Once he gets hot, it's over."
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).
Common questions
What does “flamethrower” mean?
Someone who is extremely good at throwing or shooting balls.
Is “flamethrower” formal or informal?
flamethrower is generally slang.