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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Lunting

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

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lastings

A slang term for being "lazy". It also relates to a negative connotation for African Americans. The word originates from the baseball player Lastings Milledge in reference to his attitude and behavior.

I was too tired to go to work today, so I stayed in bed, called my boss and took a lastings day.
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After a big lunch, I feel very lastings and try to sleep for an hour.

lastings by Ray Boston95 January 6, 2009

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