Fuming
Pronunciation: /ˈfjuːm/
Fuming (verb)
- to be very angry or upset about something
- to release smoke or gas, often with a strong smell
Examples
- She began to fume when she heard the news.
- He fumed silently at the unfair decision.
Common collocations: fume with anger, fume silently, fume smoke, fume continuously, toxic fumes
Fuming (noun)
- smoke or gas that is often harmful or unpleasant
Examples
- The fume from the exhaust was thick.
- Chemical fumes can be hazardous to health.