flamer
flamer Lexical Profile
flamer Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A person who sends or posts hostile, insulting, or provocative messages on the internet (computing slang).
"The forum moderators quickly banned the flamer for repeatedly insulting other members in the discussion thread."
A person, especially a gay man, whose behavior or style is considered conspicuously flamboyant or camp (slang, often derogatory).
"He reclaimed the label of a flamer with pride, refusing to let outdated prejudices dictate how he dressed."
A device or torch that projects a concentrated flame, especially one used in agriculture to burn away weeds.
"The organic farmer used a propane-powered flamer to clear weeds between the crop rows without applying chemical herbicides."
Word Nuance & Usage
In computing, 'flamer' is an informal term for someone who posts hostile messages online, whereas in general slang its use to refer to a flamboyantly gay person is widely considered derogatory and offensive.