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The correct spelling is smoking.
How to pronounce smoking
/ˈsməʊkɪŋ/
verbIPA: /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.To inhale and exhale the smoke from a burning cigarette, cigar, pipe, etc.
- 2.To inhale and exhale tobacco smoke.
- 3.To give off smoke.
- 4.To preserve or prepare (food) for consumption by treating with smoke.
- 5.To dry or medicate by smoke.
adjective
- 1.Giving off smoke.
- 2.Sexually attractive, usually referring to a woman.
- 3.Showing great skill or talent.
noun
- 1.The act or process of emitting smoke.
- 2.The burning and inhalation of tobacco.
- 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
- 5.A bantering; teasing; mockery.
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