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fuming

/ˈfjuːmɪŋ/ · verb

Meaning

  1. To expose (something) to fumes; specifically, to expose wood, etc., to ammonia in order to produce dark tints.
  2. To apply or offer incense to.
  3. To emit fumes.
  4. To pass off in fumes or vapours.
  5. To express or feel great anger.
  6. To be as in a mist; to be dulled and stupefied.
  7. The act of one who fumes or shows suppressed anger.
  8. That fumes.
  9. Very angry.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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