n.
Function: verb
Inflected Form: 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