Reeking

verb

/ˈɹiːkɪŋ/

Word Frequency: 0.3

Definitions

1.verbTo have or give off a strong, unpleasant smell.

"You reek of perfume."

2.verbTo be evidently associated with something unpleasant.

"The boss appointing his nephew as a director reeks of nepotism."

3.verbTo be emitted or exhaled, emanate, as of vapour or perfume.

4.verbTo emit smoke or vapour; to steam.

5.adjectiveTotally stinking.

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