flaming

Meanings

• verb

  The act of verbally or written abuse, often in an online context.

  - "He was flaming the other player for making a mistake."
  - "She refused to engage in flaming with the troll."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with flaming
aming , flamingo , gambling

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Variants

List of all variants of flaming that leads to same result
flaming , flamingly , flame , flamed , flamer , flamers , flames , flame out , flamed out , flames out , flaming out

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Etymology

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Originally used in the context of fire-making, the term 'flaming' came to be used metaphorically to describe intense verbal abuse.

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Trivia

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1. Flaming was a common practice in early online gaming communities.

2. Flaming can be a form of emotional manipulation and can have serious consequences, including depression and anxiety.

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Related Concepts

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1. Trolling: Flaming is a form of trolling, which involves deliberately provoking and antagonizing others online.

2. Cyberbullying: Flaming is a form of cyberbullying, which involves using technology to harass, intimidate, or bully others.

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Culture

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Flaming is often associated with online communication and cyberbullying. It can also be used in a more lighthearted context, such as in comedy or satire.

How to Memorize "flaming"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a fire burning brightly and intensely, like the words used in flaming.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'flaming' with intense heat and anger.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the F-L-A-M-I-N-G acronym: 'Firey Language Amplifies Meaning Intensely'.

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