e-cigarette

Definition

A battery-powered device that heats nicotine-infused liquid into vapor for inhalation, marketed as a supposedly 'cooler' alternative to traditional smoking. The gateway gadget that lets you feel edgy while destroying your lungs with modern technology.

Example Usage

He spent $80 on a fancy e-cigarette mod setup, convinced it made him look sophisticated instead of just addicted.

Source: Urban Dictionary (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=e-cigarette&defid=5084275)

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