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Meaning of smoking

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smoking

Pronunciation:/ˈsməʊkɪŋ//ˈsmoʊkɪŋ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To inhale and exhale the smoke from a burning cigarette, cigar, pipe, etc.

    Example: He's smoking his pipe.

  2. To inhale and exhale tobacco smoke.

    Example: Do you smoke?

  3. To give off smoke.

    Example: My old truck was still smoking even after the repairs.

  4. To preserve or prepare (food) for consumption by treating with smoke.

    Example: You'll need to smoke the meat for several hours.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Giving off smoke.

  2. Sexually attractive, usually referring to a woman.

    Example: That woman is smoking!

  3. Showing great skill or talent.

    Example: The band put on a smoking performance.

smoking

Pronunciation:/ˈsməʊkɪŋ//ˈsmoʊkɪŋ/

noun

Definitions

  1. The act or process of emitting smoke.

  2. The burning and inhalation of tobacco.

    Example: Smoking can lead to lung cancer.

  3. (by extension) The burning and inhalation of other substances, e.g. marijuana.

  4. The act of exposing (something) to smoke; (by extension) the process by which foods are cured or flavoured by smoke