vape

vape

 (vāp)

v. vaped, vap·ing, vapes

v.intr.

1. To inhale and exhale vapor from an e-cigarette or a similar electronic device.

2. To engage in such an activity regularly or habitually: I've been vaping for a couple of months.

v.tr.

1. To inhale and exhale vapor from (an e-cigarette or a similar electronic device).

2. To do so regularly or habitually.

n.

1. An e-cigarette or a similar electronic device.

2. A puff from an e-cigarette or a similar electronic device.

3. The act of vaping.

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[Shortening of vapor or vaporize.]

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vape

vb

(mainly intr) to inhale nicotine vapour (from an electronic cigarette)

[from vapour]

ˈvaper n

ˈvaping n

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