noun
smoking
SMOH-kihng
noun
1
The act of inhaling and exhaling smoke from tobacco or another substance.
"Smoking is banned inside most restaurants now."
adjective
1
Giving off smoke.
"The smoking wreckage was all that remained of the car."
2
(informal) Very attractive.
"She looked smoking in that red dress."
How to Use Smoking
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe habit or act of inhaling burning tobacco smoke, or (adjective) giving off smoke — or, informally, extremely attractive.
Common pairings
quit smoking
no smoking
smoking hot
Word Forms
more smoking comparative, smokings plural, most smoking superlative
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Etymology
From smoke plus -ing.