A colloquial term used to describe people who stir up trouble, whether because of a legitimate grievance or simply because they are trolling. Specifically this term is used when someone posts a single item that plays to peoples passions so much that in its wake a massive discussion occurs, and controversy can still linger years later.
by Aleksei Cortez August 8, 2009
Originally, a term to describe a Catholic participant of the conflict in Northern Ireland. Could now be expanded to include individuals with radical and uncompromising religious views who are quite happy to throw incendary devices at innocent civilians and infidels. Recent examples have occured in Spain, the UK, Sri Lanka and Iraq.
by Busted Hyman July 5, 2006
A pejorative term used by closet racists to imply the person they are speaking about is a terrorist. Often used when they disagree with that person's ideas or thoughts and used to conjure up negative feelings toward that person instead of attempting to debate with ideas. Especially terrible when used against a person of Arabic descent. See also: Argumentum ad-Hominem
She called him a Bomb Thrower because she did not like his ideas and could not find a valid argument against them.
by Real Definitive Answer December 8, 2016