FLAME
/fleΙͺm/
10
Scrabble
12
WWF
F(4) L(1) A(1) M(3) E(1)
NWL/TWL ✓ Collins ✓ WWF ✓
Definition
/fleΙͺm/
noun
- The visible part of fire; a stream of burning vapour or gas, emitting light and heat.
- A romantic partner or lover in a usually short-lived but passionate affair.
- Intentionally insulting criticism or remark meant to incite anger.
verb
- To produce flames; to burn with a flame or blaze.
- To burst forth like flame; to break out in violence of passion; to be kindled with zeal or ardour.
- To post a destructively critical or abusive message (to somebody).“I flamed him for spamming in my favourite newsgroup.”
adjective
- Of a brilliant reddish orange-gold colour, like that of a flame.
Source: Wiktionary
