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Gascanning (s. gascan) is using language to ignite, rekindle, or enflame an argument, meme, post or tweet on social media. To be contrary as a means to insight an aggressive, negative, verbal response. In recent times, arguments or situations get rekindled (as in throwing gas on a smoldering fire) frequently on social media, this type of post or statement intended to get a response would be a gascan.
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