Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

flammed

verb

/flæmd/

Definition

Past tense of ‘flame’; to have burned brightly or intensely; also used to describe the act of criticizing or attacking someone, especially on the internet.

Examples

After the leaves dried up, they quickly flammed in the autumn sun.
She was flammed on social media for her controversial opinion.

Meaning

Flammed generally refers to both the literal sense of something being set on fire or glowing brightly, and the figurative sense of harsh criticism in online discussions.