When you overuse a dead meme. 1) Often said by people to attract attention when they think they are being clever.

2) a snappy comeback when a friend is trying to steal your thunder by joking around.
Person 1: (sarcastically) Firebeetle? I've never heard of a firebeetle before. A beetle that can start fires? Maybe this disaster was created by a firebeetle. What's a fire beetle?
Person 2: (in a serious tone) It'a when you overuse a dead meme.

Friend 1: Please don't firebeetle me by proclaiming your newest Pokémon Go catch...
by Thallyasa March 21, 2017
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