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fume

Definition

  • noun: smoke or gas that smells unpleasant
  • noun: a smoke, vapor, or gas especially when irritating or offensive
  • verb: to show or feel anger
  • verb: to expose to or treat with 'fumes'
  • usually plural
  • synonyms: exhalation, smoke, vapor

Examples

  • “They made these changes without even asking our opinion,” one employee 'fumed'.

  • automobile exhaust 'fumes'

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Everybody wake up. We're on approach to Camp Humphreys. Most of the base is dark, and no one is manning the tower. We're running on fumes, so there's really no choice, I've got to put us down. So buckle up. Hold up. Keep your finger off the trigger. (..)
    2013 World War Z