fume

/fjˈuːm/

/ˈfjum/

Fume

smoke or gas that has a sharp smell or is harmful if inhaled

synonyms : smoke

to fume

MAIN VERB

be mad, angry, or furious

be wet with sweat or blood, as of one's face

synonyms : reek

treat with fumes, expose to fumes, especially with the aim of disinfecting or eradicating pests

synonyms : fumigate

emit a cloud of fine particles

synonyms : smoke

Examples

1. The former president promised quite a lot in his campaign speeches, but his administration ran on fumes throughout his time in the White House.

2. He plays a struggling writer whose self-confidence is running on fumes.

3. By the end of the day many of the drivers were running on fumes or had experienced mechanical problems.

4. What are fumes?