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Definition of Flamer
1. Noun. (colloquial often pejorative) A very flamboyant (''"flaming"''), effeminate gay male. ¹
2. Noun. (computing slang) One who flames. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Flamer
1. one that flames [n -S] - See also: flames
Lexicographical Neighbors of Flamer
Literary usage of Flamer
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Mechanics' Magazine, Museum, Register, Journal, and Gazette (1835)
"The commander of the flamer, Lieut. Bastard, in report of 23d Jan., 1834, says
of the wheels, " in six weeks of mosl tempestuous weather, found them to act ..."
2. The Turf Register and Sportsman & Breeder's Stud-book: Containing the by William Pick, R. Johnson (1822)
"4lb. four miles, beating Sir J. Shelley's Lavinia, and Lord Grosvenor's flamer.
— Even betting between Farmer and Lavinia, and 3 to 1 against flamer. ..."
3. Iron: An Illustrated Weekly Journal for Iron and Steel Manufacturers edited by Sholto Percy, Perry Fairfax Nursey (1835)
"The commander of the flamer, Lieut. Bastard, in report of 23d Jan., 1834, says
of the wheels, " in six weeks of most tempestuous weather, found them to act ..."
4. Memoirs and Correspondence of Admiral Lord De Saumarez: From Original Papers by John Ross (1838)
"... Calypso, and flamer, the mast-heads of the squadron were seen over the rocks,
and Captain Robilliard of the Podargus, in the most handsome manner, ..."
5. The Edinburgh Annual Register by Sir Walter Scott, Walter Scott (1814)
"... in consequence, obliged to leave the flamer to her assistance ; but in Captain
Weir, of the Calypso, I found every thing that eould be wished for, ..."
6. Hours Off and on Sentry, Or, Personal Recollections of Military Adventure in by Alexander Walker (1859)
"Well, flamer," said one of the men, who, from his impetuous and impulsive character,
was better known in the regiment by the name of Dash than by that ..."
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