noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

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

Etymology

From after- + burn.

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