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How to pronounce smoking
Say it like this: /ˈsmoʊkɪŋ/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
American/ˈsmoʊkɪŋ/
What does smoking mean?
adjGiving off smoke.
Sexually attractive, usually referring to a woman.
“That woman is smoking!”
Showing great skill or talent.
“The band put on a smoking performance.”
nounThe act or process of emitting smoke.
The burning and inhalation of any drug, including tobacco, cannabis, cocaine, and others.
The burning and inhalation of tobacco.
“Smoking can lead to lung cancer.”
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