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Lunting is a verb meaning to walk around while smoking a pipe. Tobacco was first brought to Europe by the Spanish in 1528 and the word ‘lunting’ is almost as old, first appearing somewhere around 1540 – 1550. Lunting is what pipe smokers do as a means of stress relief or to relax although it should be remembered that in large quantities tobacco can be hallucinogenic and the exercise will increase respiration rate, heart rate and may speed the absorption of any hallucinogens.

Additional meanings for lunting are emitting smoke or steam from a pipe and lighting a fire, torch or tobacco pipe. The word itself comes from either the Dutch word 'lont' meaning a slow match or fuse or the Middle Low German 'lonte' meaning a wick.
"Where’s Charlie?”
Dunno. He’s got hold of some really strong baccy and said he was goin’ lunting.”
Lunting by AKACroatalin January 2, 2016
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The British meaning of 'lunting' is to walk whilst smoking a pipe. Lunting is used by pipe smokers as a means of relaxation or easing stress. In addition Lunting can also mean emitting smoke or steam or the act of lighting a fire, torch or tobacco pipe.

Dating from around 1540 - 1550, the origin is believed to be from the Dutch word 'lont' meaning a slow match or fuse or possibly the Middle Low German 'lonte' meaning a wick.
"Sod this for a game of soldiers, I'm takin' me pipe and going lunting!"
Lunting by Croatalin December 4, 2013
1) When an action required to carry out a task will take too long and the person who were to carry out the task cannot be bothered

2) To do something quick and effective

The word is derived from London, where it is a common phrase.
1) Nah fuck that... going to the shop is a longting

2) Let's get these motherfuckers... No longtings
longting by poontang May 13, 2005
The British meaning of 'lunting' is to walk whilst smoking a pipe. Lunting is used by pipe smokers as a means of relaxation or easing stress. In addition Lunting can also mean emitting smoke or steam or the act od lighting a fire, torch or tobacco pipe.

Dating from around 1540 - 1550, the origin is believed to be from the Dutch word 'lont' meaning a slow match or fuse or possibly the Middle Low German 'lonte' meaning a wick.
"Sod this for a game of soldiers, I'm takin' me pipe and going lunting!"
Lunting by Crotalin December 4, 2013

double lunging 

Double lunging is the act of inhaling smoke from two hookah hoses simultaneously.
"You wouldn't call this double fisting. It's.. it's.. DOUBLE LUNGING!"
double lunging by East Side Mags December 9, 2008

Lunating 

A group of bioluminescent deep-sea creatures.
A lunating of jellyfish.
Lunating by Mikezy360 August 22, 2021