fumes

/fjuːmz/
verb
  1. To emit or give off fumes.
    • The old engine fumed as it struggled up the hill.
    • The volcano fumed for days before the eruption.
    • The chemical reaction caused the liquid to fume.
  2. To show anger or irritation.
    • She fumed silently as her brother took the last cookie.
    • He fumed about the traffic jam for the rest of the drive.
    • The coach fumed at the referee's decision.
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noun
  1. Smoke, vapor, or gas, especially when strong-smelling or harmful.
    • The car exhaust filled the garage with toxic fumes.
    • The firefighters wore masks to protect against the fumes.
    • She could smell the fumes from the paint thinner across the room.
  2. A state of anger or agitation (used in the phrase 'in a fume' or 'fumes').
    • The customer was in a fume over the poor service.
    • He left the meeting in a fume after the argument.
    • She was in a fume when she discovered the mistake.
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