flamer

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Pronunciation

• (GA) IPA: /ˈfleɪmɚ/

Noun

flamer (plural flamers)

1. (colloquial, often, pejorative) A very flamboyant ("flaming"), effeminate gay male.
2. (computing, slang) One who flames, or posts vitriolic criticism.
   • 1997, Alex J. Packer, Pamela Espeland, How Rude!

     Send a note to the flamer. Tell him that his message was inappropriate. Request that he refrain from posting anything like it again.

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