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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

  • (..) - What the hell is this? - Lab safety equipment. We're also gonna have an emergency eye wash station. These chemicals and their fumes are toxic. In case you didn't you know that. Well, you can dress up like a faggot if you want. Not me. Listen, this stuff doesn't stay more than a day. (..)
    2008 TvShow: Breaking Bad Title: Pilot Season: 1 Episode 1