vape /veɪp/noun 3verb 1forms 3 noun3 •(informal) The smoking of a non-combustible cigarette, most commonly an electronic cigarette.Zack was standing outside the podium of the Shard having a vape when Terence dropped her and Patrick off at 8.20pm. — 2017 •An electronic cigarette.I won't buy a vape anytime soon because one may cost up to $20. •Synonym of vaporizer. verb1 •To inhale the vapor produced by a non-combustible cigarette, most commonly an electronic cigarette."E-smoking" is a bit of a handful, "Misting" sounds far too fey, "Vaporizing" or "Vaping" has drug connotations. There must be a better word for my new hobby! Suggestions? — 2007 formsvaped · vaping · vapes