Flamejob

A flamejob is a slang term, primarily used in informal contexts, referring to a harsh or scathing verbal attack, typically delivered in public or semi-public. It is generally understood as a severe dressing-down, a berating, or a forceful critique intended to humiliate or severely reprimand the recipient.

The term implies a burning or destructive quality to the criticism, suggesting intense anger or disapproval behind the words. While often used synonymously with "dressing-down," "scolding," or "berating," a flamejob usually carries a stronger connotation of public humiliation and intended damage to the target's reputation or self-esteem.

The origin of the term likely draws from the image of flames consuming and destroying something, analogous to the perceived destruction of the target's reputation or confidence. The term can also be used in the context of online communications, where a flame war involves heated and aggressive exchanges between individuals. In this context, a particularly vicious or demeaning post could be described as a "flamejob."