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vaping

vaping

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Inhaling and exhaling vapor from an electronic cigarette often containing nicotine
  • noun
  • /ˈveɪpɪŋ/
  • Neologism
translation icon : vapeo
  • They think they're just vaping flavors and water vapor, which of course is not true.
  • vaping products
  • vaping epidemic
  • teen vaping

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Examples

  • In this quick video, let's discuss vaping versus smoking.

  • Number three, stop smoking, vaping and reduce alcohol.

  • Yes, in part because of vaping, but cigarette use is actually very low.

  • I'm thinking about getting into vaping.

  • What are the statistics on smoking, vaping and E cigarettes?

  • For people like us, Fume is a vaping alternative.

  • Once you get your vaping gear set up and a flavor of e-juice you like, you can vape for about $1/day.

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  • Many health experts warn against the dangers of vaping due to its association with lung injuries.

  • Teens are increasingly drawn to vaping because of its flavored options and perceived safety.

  • The act of vaping has become a common alternative to smoking traditional cigarettes.

Surface Forms

vaping singular
vapings plural

Morphology

vaping = vape (transparent) = vape + ing

A regular gerund/nominalization from the verb 'vape' indicating the action or practice of vaping.

Etymology

Vaping comes from vape, a short form of vapor, which means 'steam' or 'cloud'. So, vaping is literally breathing in and out that 'steam' from an electronic cigarette, and that is why the word means using an e-cigarette to inhale vapor.