vape

[veyp]

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noun

an e-cigarette for the delivery of nicotine in a vapor, or a similar device for inhaling cannabis, LSD, and certain other easily vaporized drugs; a vape pen.
an act or period of vaping.
It took a few vapes to get used to it.

verb (used with or without object)

vaped, vaping

to draw in and exhale the vapor from (the substance in an e-cigarette or similar device).
In many places you are allowed to smoke or vape medical cannabis anywhere in public.
Fully charged, the device allows you to vape all day.

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Other Word Forms

vaper noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of vape¹

Coined in 1979 by U.S. entrepreneur Brenda Coffee, physician Norman Jacobson, and inventor Jon Philip Ray; shortened from vapor ( def. ) or vaporize ( def. )

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The law will be clarified when the government passes the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which is expected to conclusively ban all tobacco and vape advertising and sponsorship.

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There was a time I thought that all I needed to enjoy a shark movie was popcorn, a Diet Coke, a healthy lust for life and a puff from a THC vape before heading into the theater.

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Its minister, Andrew Muir, said the single-use vape ban is an important measure to help the environment.

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Paul Lagan, who owns a chain of vape shops across Belfast, said the change would be better for the environment, but he has some concerns for the future.

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Mr Lagan said he thinks licensing vape shops could help prevent young people from accessing vapes as easily.

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