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flamer

 

[ ˈfleɪmər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

online gaming

A person who intentionally irritates or provokes others in online gaming communities, often through insults, harassment, or disruptive behavior.

Synonyms

griefer, toxic player, troll

Examples of usage

  • He was reported for being a flamer in the game chat.
  • The flamer was banned for his toxic behavior.
  • Don't be a flamer and ruin the gaming experience for others.
Context #2 | Noun

slang

A person who frequently expresses strong, negative opinions or criticisms, often in a harsh or inflammatory manner.

Synonyms

critic, hater, provocateur

Examples of usage

  • She's known as a flamer on social media because of her controversial posts.
  • The political forum was full of flamers arguing with each other.
  • His flamer comments sparked a heated debate.

Translations

Translations of the word "flamer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 incendiário

🇮🇳 आग लगाने वाला

🇩🇪 Brandstifter

🇮🇩 penyulut api

🇺🇦 палій

🇵🇱 podpalacz

🇯🇵 放火犯 (ほうかはん)

🇫🇷 incendiaire

🇪🇸 incendiario

🇹🇷 kundakçı

🇰🇷 방화범

🇸🇦 مُشْعِل الحَرائق

🇨🇿 žhář

🇸🇰 podpaľač

🇨🇳 纵火犯 (zònghuǒ fàn)

🇸🇮 podtikalec

🇮🇸 brennuvargur

🇰🇿 өртеуші

🇬🇪 მზვერავი

🇦🇿 od vurucu

🇲🇽 incendiario

Etymology

The term 'flamer' originated from the online gaming community, where players who exhibited aggressive or provocative behavior were labeled as 'flamers'. The word 'flame' in this context refers to engaging in heated arguments or disputes. Over time, the term has expanded to include individuals who express strong negative opinions or criticisms in various online platforms, such as social media and forums.

See also: enflame, flambeau, flamboyance, flamboyant, flamelet, flames, flamethrower, flaming, flammable, inflame, inflaming, inflammable, inflammation.