To deflect judgment for being a terrible person and/or doing terrible things by jumping on the momentum of hate toward someone else. Typically used by canceled influencers/celebs in an attempt to regain public favor and win back their audience.
Despite being extremely problematic figures in their own right, Jeffree Star and James Charles have chosen to flame shift to Mikayla Nogueria for lying to her fans, hoping that the community will forget their much worse misdeeds.
by IndigoPhoenix21 February 23, 2023
Get the Flame shiftmug. 
To be particularly suspicious about an activity, usually an illegal one, that could get someone bagged by the ops.
by DaBomb12 November 14, 2018
Get the flamingmug. A fourth grader flame thrower is when a lighter and aerosol can are used to make a large flame. It is called a fourth grader flame thrower by some because those are materials kids can easily get access to in their houses. Because they are still adolescents, they are find it amusing to burn other objects using these home made flame throwers. Despite the name, it is still enjoyable for many older people, typically men.
How are we going to make a camp fire with just a lighter? I have spray deodorant in my bag, lets make a Fourth Grader Flame Thrower.
by strangemysteriousdullemptyvoid April 10, 2024
Get the Fourth Grader Flame Throwermug. by The Girl with the Giant Forehe March 27, 2022
Get the A Flaming Barneymug. by Maverick motyka January 26, 2023
Get the Flaming Asian Stevesomemug. by ShrewdSauce November 14, 2021
Get the Flaming Larrymug.