BURN

What Does BURN Mean in a Text?

The Quick Answer

BURN means "An Insulting or Humiliating Comment" and "To Smoke a Joint."

An Insulting or Humiliating Comment

The word BURN is widely used as a slang term to refer to a comment that is insulting or humiliating. BURN is typically used after an insulting or humiliating remark, to indicate that the sender feels they have left the recipient with no possible comeback. It can also be used as a noun to refer to such a comment.

To Smoke a Joint

The word BURN is also used as slang to refer to smoking a joint of cannabis. In this context BURN is also pronounced as BUN.

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When I write BURN, I mean this:

A BURN is also "An Insulting or Humiliating Comment."

Summary of Key Points

We have summarized the key points in the table below:

BURN
Definition:	An Insulting or Humiliating Comment
Type:	Word
Guessability:	3: Guessable
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Second Definition of BURN

"To Smoke a Joint" is another common definition for BURN.

BURN
Definition:	To Smoke a Joint
Type:	Word
Guessability:	3: Guessable
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Examples of BURN in Sentences

Here are examples of BURN in conversations to mean "An Insulting or Humiliating Comment."

Sam: I don't care what you think about me, loser!
Robbie: I don't think about you at all. BURN!

Terri: What did he say when you told him it was over?
Fran: He said, "You'll never find anyone else like me."
Terri: What did you say to that?
Fran: I said, "That's the point."
Terri: Ouch! Good BURN!

An Academic Look at BURN

Whether used with the meaning "An Insulting or Humiliating Comment" or "To Smoke a Joint," BURN is classified as a slang word. Slang refers to words, phrases and uses of language that are regarded as very informal and which are often restricted to a special context or a particular group of users. BURN is typically used an interjection. An interjection is used to express a sentiment such as surprise, irritation, disgust, joy, excitement, or enthusiasm. BURN is also often used as a noun (i.e., a naming word) or a verb (i.e., a doing word). For example: