afterburn

English

noun
Definitions
  • The burning of further calories after the end of a period of vigorous exercise.
  • (sociology) The practice of criticizing a person after they have left, or stopped contributing to the conversation.

Etymology

Prefix from English burn (stream).

Origin

English

burn

Gloss

stream

Concept
Semantic Field

The physical world

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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