Definition of FUMING

fuming

Plural: fumings

Verb

  • be mad, angry, or furious
  • emit a cloud of fine particles
    • "The chimney was fuming"
  • treat with fumes, expose to fumes, especially with the aim of disinfecting or eradicating pests
  • be wet with sweat or blood, as of one's face
  • present participle and gerund of fume

Adj

  • That which fumes.
  • Very angry.

Noun

  • The act of one who fumes or shows suppressed anger.

Adjective

  • Emitting fumes; displaying angry displeasure.

Examples

  • After missing a triple word score, he was left fuming over his oversight.

Synonyms

fume, fumigate, reek, smoke

Scrabble Score: 12

fuming: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
fuming: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
fuming: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

fuming: valid Words With Friends Word