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smoking

The correct spelling is smoking.

How to pronounce smoking

/ˈsməʊkɪŋ/
verb

IPA: /ˈsməʊkɪŋ/

Say it like: Smo-kin-g

The correct spelling is smoking. To inhale and exhale the smoke from a burning cigarette, cigar, pipe, etc. For example: "He's smoking his pipe."

Usage Examples

He's smoking his pipe.

Do you smoke?

My old truck was still smoking even after the repairs.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To inhale and exhale the smoke from a burning cigarette, cigar, pipe, etc.
  2. 2.To inhale and exhale tobacco smoke.
  3. 3.To give off smoke.
  4. 4.To preserve or prepare (food) for consumption by treating with smoke.
  5. 5.To dry or medicate by smoke.

adjective

  1. 1.Giving off smoke.
  2. 2.Sexually attractive, usually referring to a woman.
  3. 3.Showing great skill or talent.

noun

  1. 1.The act or process of emitting smoke.
  2. 2.The burning and inhalation of tobacco.
  3. 3.(by extension) The burning and inhalation of other substances, e.g. marijuana.
  4. 4.The act of exposing (something) to smoke; (by extension) the process by which foods are cured or flavoured by smoke
  5. 5.A bantering; teasing; mockery.

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