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

  • (..) The Great Eye is ever-watchful. It is a barren wasteland... ...riddled with fire,and ash and dust. The very air you breathe is a poisonous fume. Not with men could you do this. It is folly. Have you heard nothing Lord Elrond has said? The Ring must be destroyed. (..)
    2001 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring