English · Slang Attested

flamethrower

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Meaning · English

Someone who is extremely good at throwing or shooting balls.

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.

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