Gaming
flaming
What does flaming mean?
Verbally tearing into teammates or opponents, usually in text or voice chat. Blaming, insulting, tilting everyone. It's a one-way ticket to a chat ban.
"We were one fight from a comeback but he started flaming mid and the whole team gave up."
Origin
Old internet slang for hostile messages on forums and email, carried straight into game chat.
Frequently asked questions
What does "flaming" mean in gaming?
It's going off on your teammates in chat — pure rage and zero help.
How do you use "flaming" in a sentence?
For example: "Stop flaming the jungler and just play the game."
Is "flaming" rude?
Yes — it describes abusive, angry behaviour toward teammates and is generally frowned on.
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