smokin'

Looking really good

Smokin' is an informal spelling of smoking, capturing the dropped g of casual speech.

It usually appears as slang for attractive or sexy: She looked smokin' in that dress.

It can also mean excellent or impressive: That guitar solo was smokin'.

The spelling signals informality and enthusiasm.

fire

burning

Combustion in progress

flaming · fiery · charred · ashy · ember · hazy · billowing · chimney · cigarette · cigar

attractive

hot

Having much warmth

foxy · sultry · alluring · seductive · captivating · ravishing · irresistible · bombshell · knockout · sizzling

impressive

hot

Having much warmth

awesome · killer · badass · outstanding · spectacular · extraordinary · remarkable · mind-blowing · fantastic · unbelievable

stylish

sharp

Fine-edged, or astute

  • slickSmooth or craftily adept
  • dapperNeatly and stylishly dressed
  • freshNewly made, not stale

fly · clean · suave · polished · sleek · snazzy · spiffy · natty · debonair · tailored

Opposites
attractiveness/appeal

smokin'ugly

Displeasing to look at

hideous · unattractive · homely · fugly · gross

temperature/intensity (metaphorical)

smokin'ice cold

Extremely chilled, near freezing

cold · ice-cold · freezing · frigid · dead

performance/skill level

smokin'terrible

Extremely poor or distressing

awful · bombing · tanking · lousy · weak

Phrases
Family

smoking, smokiness, smokier, nonsmoking, smokiest

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG