Meaning & Definition of word "Fume"

Fume

/fjuːm/

1. A gas or vapor, especially one that is harmful or unpleasant.
- Example: The fume from the chemicals filled the laboratory.
2. A state of angry agitation.
- Example: In a fume, he decided to leave the party early.

1. To emit or release smoke, gas, or vapor.
- Example: The factory began to fume as the machines started up.
2. To feel angry or indignant.
- Example: She continued to fume about the unfair treatment she received at work.

●Middle English, from Old French 'fumer', from Latin 'fumare' meaning 'to smoke, to give off smoke'.

fuming mad:

Extremely angry.

fume at:

To express anger or irritation towards something.

fume over:

To be in a state of anger about something.

smoke:

A visible suspension of carbon or other particles in air, typically caused by burning.

vapor:

A substance diffused or suspended in the air, especially the gaseous phase of a substance.

Meaning: To be very angry or upset.

● Example Sentence: After the argument, he was totally fuming.

Meaning: To complain or vent frustrations.

● Example Sentence: She was fuming about the long line at the store.