"counterflame" meaning in English

See counterflame in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: counterflames [plural]
Etymology: From 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

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