Quite simply, a word burner is someone or some group who wants to ban words they disagree with. They will attempt to ban words outright or they will attempt to change the words meaning, claiming only they know the meaning of words.
Similar to the book burners of the past and present, word burning is a more insidious form of censorship. Not allowing you to read something is one thing, not allowing you to say something is a whole new ball game.
Similar to the book burners of the past and present, word burning is a more insidious form of censorship. Not allowing you to read something is one thing, not allowing you to say something is a whole new ball game.
by 2B+ November 29, 2022

Craig is oyal & he loves his girlfriend he would never cheat on her with other women he a one burner
by vybzworldboss March 1, 2025

A professional sports team that, by order of the universe, dooms your betting ticket if attached in any way.
Sports bettor 1: I'm taking Colts ML. You in?
Sports bettor 2: Nah, the Colts are one of my burners. Not touching them.
Sports bettor 2: Nah, the Colts are one of my burners. Not touching them.
by samjhoff August 15, 2020

by Jupiter33458 February 16, 2015

When you go on a throw-away date to cleanse your palette after a situationship or relationship ends and you want to get back out into the dating pool. A burner date is someone you have no intention of having a relationship with, but just need to get back on the dating circuit. AKA dip your toe in the water or smell coffee beans while testing out perfumes at Perfumeria circa 2003 at the mall.
by burnerdatesrus June 18, 2024

by GMR December 7, 2007

The burning sensation on the roof f your throat/mouth one can get fom hitting a cigarette, joint, or anyother smoking apparatus.
by Tyg1nktow November 24, 2010
