Flamer
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈfleɪmɚ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Flamer is a noun meaning (colloquial, often derogatory) A very flamboyant ("flaming"), effeminate gay male.
Meaning
(colloquial, often derogatory) A very flamboyant ("flaming"), effeminate gay male.
More Meanings
- (computing, slang) One who flames, or posts vitriolic criticism.
- (military, slang) A fireball.
Example Sentences
Send a note to the flamer. Tell him that his message was inappropriate. Request that he refrain from posting anything like it again.
Fellows who didn't enjoy their breakfast unless they'd crept up behind some foolish Hun, put twenty rounds in his petrol tank and made a flamer of him.
A Navy fighter was on the tail of a Jap dive bomber that was headed for the ships in the bay, and he nailed him at about 5,000 feet and made a flamer of him.
The thinking is Ralston's gay—lots of us Fifth Squadders think he's gay. Me, I think he is, and it don't bother me any. You's queer, you's queer. So he's a flamer—big deal. Or maybe he's a switch-hitter, a bisexual. Who knows?
Word Forms
- flamers
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include blazer, poof, fagboy, screamer, gayfag, flasher.
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