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SMOKING

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Definitions

There are 24 meanings of the word Smoking.

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Smoking - as a noun

The act of smoking tobacco or other substances

Example: "He went outside for a smoke"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
smoke
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
breathingexternal respirationrespirationventilation
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A hot vapor containing fine particles of carbon being produced by combustion

Example: "The fire produced a tower of black smoke that could be seen for miles"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
smoke

Smoking - as an adjective satellite

Emitting smoke in great volume

Example: "A smoking fireplace"

Smoking - as a verb

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

Example: "He's smoking his pipe."

To inhale and exhale tobacco smoke.

Example: "Do you smoke?"

To give off smoke.

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

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

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

To dry or medicate by smoke.

To fill or scent with smoke; hence, to fill with incense; to perfume.

To make unclear or blurry.

(chiefly as present participle) to perform (e.g. music) energetically or skillfully.

Example: "The horn section was really smokin' on that last tune."

To beat someone at something.

Example: "We smoked them at rugby."

To kill, especially with a gun.

Example: "He got smoked by the mob."

To thrash; to beat.

To smell out; to hunt out; to find out; to detect.

To ridicule to the face; to mock.

To burn; to be kindled; to rage.

To raise a dust or smoke by rapid motion.

To suffer severely; to be punished.

To punish (a person) for a minor offense by excessive physical exercise.

To cover (a key blank) with soot or carbon to aid in seeing the marks made by impressioning.

Smoking - as an adjective

Giving off smoke.

Sexually attractive, usually referring to a woman.

Example: "That woman is smoking!"

Showing great skill or talent.

Example: "The band put on a smoking performance."

Example Sentences

"People should be aware of the dangers of smoking."
"My uncle quit smoking after many years."
"She tried to hide her smoking habit from her family."
"He decided to quit smoking for the sake of his children."
"Teenagers should be educated about the risks of smoking."
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Word Game Points

Is SMOKING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, smoking is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SMOKING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is SMOKING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, smoking is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SMOKING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is SMOKING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, smoking is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SMOKING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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