English Explanatory Dictionary

afterburn

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The burning of further calories after the end of a period of vigorous exercise.
  2. The practice of criticizing a person after they have left, or stopped contributing to the conversation.

Word forms

afterburn afterburns

Etymology

From after- + burn.

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