Fuming

Fuming (adjective / UK Slang)

(Also heard as: Absolutely fuming, Fumin, Well fuming)

Definition:

Fuming means extremely angry, so mad that you could be giving off smoke. It is stronger than annoyed and a step below furious. People say they are fuming about late trains, rude comments and broken promises, and the word is easy to understand even for beginners.

Where Fuming Comes From:

The word comes from the idea of smoke or vapour rising, from the verb “fume”, which has described anger since at least the 1500s. British speakers use it constantly in conversation, and it is particularly common in the UK and Ireland. Younger people shorten it to “fumin” or add “well”.

How People Actually Use Fuming:

It shows up in everyday venting: “I am fuming, they cancelled my train”. In text messages, it can be a comic exaggeration. “Fuming” is also used about people, such as “my mum was fuming when she saw the mess”.

Is Fuming a Strong Word?

It is strong but not rude. It describes how angry you are, and it is safe to use at work or at home.

Examples in the Wild:

• “I am absolutely fuming about the delay.”

  Meaning: I am extremely angry.

• “Dad was fuming when he found the dent.”

  Meaning: He was very angry.

• “She is well fuming with him.”

  Meaning: She is really cross with him.

Similar Slang:

Brassed Off, Salty, Mardy, Gutted, Mither, Mugged Off

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