Main Entry: ²flame

Function: verb

Inflected Form(s): flamed; flam·ing

Date: 14th century

intransitive verb 1 : to burn with a flame : blaze
2 a : to burst or break out violently or passionately <flaming with indignation> b : to send an angry, hostile, or abusive electronic message
3 : to shine brightly : glow <color flaming up in her cheeks>transitive verb 1 : to send or convey by means of flame <flame a message by signal fires>
2 : to treat or affect with flame: as a : to sear, sterilize, or destroy by fire b : flambé
3 : to send an angry, hostile, or abusive electronic message to or about

— flam·er noun