Flaming Liberal

Definition

A politically charged, often derogatory term conservatives use to describe Democrats or liberals, implying they're excessively progressive or outspoken about their views. The "flaming" prefix adds dramatic flair, suggesting these individuals are not just liberal but aggressively, flamingly so. This is political discourse at its most subtle—which is to say, not at all.

Example Usage

My uncle called me a flaming liberal at Thanksgiving dinner just because I mentioned climate change exists.

Source: Urban Dictionary (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Flaming%20Liberal&defid=1977710)

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