"counterflame" meaning in All languages combined

See counterflame on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: counterflames [plural]
Etymology: counter- + flame Etymology templates: {{pre|en|counter|flame}} counter- + flame Head templates: {{en-noun}} counterflame (plural counterflames)
  1. (Internet) A flame (aggressive message) posted in response to another flame. Tags: Internet Categories (topical): Internet
    Sense id: en-counterflame-en-noun-VNAPJLKQ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with counter-

Inflected forms

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