adjective
- having a strong, unpleasant smell; reeking
Usage: informal; chiefly British
Examples
- The reeky garbage bin hadn’t been emptied in weeks.
- He wrinkled his nose at the reeky smell coming from the kitchen.
- The old cheese had become quite reeky after sitting in the sun.
- She opened all the windows to air out the reeky room.
- The reeky socks were thrown straight into the washing machine.
- The fisherman’s reeky clothes needed a good wash.