smoking

A1
Pronunciation
/ˈsməʊkɪŋ/
/ˈsmoʊkɪŋ/
Noun
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

The act or process of emitting smoke.

2 Definition

The burning and inhalation of tobacco.

Example Sentences
  • Smoking can lead to lung cancer.
3 Definition

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

4 Definition

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

5 Definition

A bantering; teasing; mockery.

Verb
18 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • He's smoking his pipe.
2 Definition

To inhale and exhale tobacco smoke.

Example Sentences
  • Do you smoke?
3 Definition

To give off smoke.

Example Sentences
  • My old truck was still smoking even after the repairs.
4 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • You'll need to smoke the meat for several hours.
5 Definition

To dry or medicate by smoke.

6 Definition

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

7 Definition

To make unclear or blurry.

8 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • The horn section was really smokin' on that last tune.
9 Definition

To beat someone at something.

Example Sentences
  • We smoked them at rugby.
10 Definition

To kill, especially with a gun.

Example Sentences
  • He got smoked by the mob.
11 Definition

To thrash; to beat.

12 Definition

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

13 Definition

To ridicule to the face; to mock.

14 Definition

To burn; to be kindled; to rage.

15 Definition

To raise a dust or smoke by rapid motion.

16 Definition

To suffer severely; to be punished.

17 Definition

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

18 Definition

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

Adjective
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

Giving off smoke.

2 Definition

Sexually attractive, usually referring to a woman.

Example Sentences
  • That woman is smoking!
3 Definition

Showing great skill or talent.

Example Sentences
  • The band put on a smoking performance.