Flaming

/ˈfleɪmɪŋ/ adjective

Definition

Burning with bright flames, intensely hot, or used to describe something very obvious or striking.

Etymology

From Old French 'flamme' and Latin 'flamma.' The -ing suffix creates the adjective form describing the state of being on fire.

Kelly Says

In internet culture, 'flaming' means sending angry or hostile messages online—it comes from the visual metaphor of something being literally on fire with anger!

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