Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

flame-war

noun

/fleɪm wɔːr/

Definition

A heated argument or dispute that takes place online, often within discussions on forums or social media.

Examples

After posting a controversial opinion, the user was quickly drawn into a flame-war with several other commenters.
The flame-war escalated to the point where the forum moderators had to step in to restore order.

Meaning

Flame-war refers to a series of aggressive and hostile exchanges among individuals in digital communication, where participants typically insult each other without much regard for civility.