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Definition of reeking - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
smellemitting a strong unpleasant smell
- The garbage was reeking after a hot day.
2.
moistureRare wet with sweat or moistureRare
- His shirt was reeking after the workout.
Origin of reeking
Old English, reocan (emit smoke)
Examples of reeking in a sentence
After the rain, the reeking compost pile was unbearable. The reeking towel was left in the gym bag. His reeking socks were tossed into the laundry.
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- French:nauséabond, trempé, ...
- German:stinkend, schweißnass, ...
- Italian:puzzolente, fradicio, ...
- Spanish:hediondo, empapado, ...
- Portuguese:fétido, encharcado, ...
- Chinese:散发臭味的, 湿透的, ...
- Japanese:悪臭を放つ, 汗でびっしょりの, ...
- Arabic:مُنتِن, مُبتَلّ, ...
- Hebrew:מַצְחִין, סָפוּג, ...
- Russian:вонючий, влажный, ...
- Ukrainian:смердючий, мокрий, ...
- Hindi:बदबूदार, गीला, ...
Definition of reek - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
smellsintr. emit a strong unpleasant smellintr.
- The garbage reeks after a week.
2.
perceptiontr./intr. give a strong impression of a particular qualitytr./intr.
- His speech reeked of arrogance and disdain..
3.
associationintr. Rare be associated with something unpleasantintr. Rare
- The plan reeks of corruption.
Noun
1.
smellstrong unpleasant smell
- The reek of garbage filled the alley.
2.
geographyTECH. UK hill or mountain in IrelandTECH. UK
- We climbed the reek before sunset.
Images of reek
hill or mountain in Ireland
Expressions with reek
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smell very strongly and unpleasantly of something
The kitchen reek of burnt toast.
strongly suggest insincerity or deceit
His apology reeked of hypocrisy, lacking genuine remorse.
strongly suggest betrayal or deceit
His sudden change in loyalty reeks of treachery.
strongly suggest racism in actions or words
His comments reek of racism and prejudice.
whisky made with peat smoke
He enjoyed a glass of peat reek after dinner.
may you live long and stay well
Happy New Year! Lang may yer lum reek!
wish for a long and prosperous life
Lang may your lum reek, my dear friend!
Origin of reek
Old English, reoc (smoke)
Examples of reek in a sentence
His shoes reek after running in the rain. The proposal reeked of corruption. Her attitude reeked of entitlement. His actions reek of dishonesty. The deal reeks of unfairness. The reek of burnt toast lingered in the kitchen.
A reek of sulfur emanated from the volcano. The mist covered the reek in the early morning. Legends speak of treasures hidden on the reek.
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- French:puer, puanteur, ...
- German:stinken, Gestank, ...
- Italian:puzzare, fetore, ...
- Spanish:apestar, hedor, ...
- Portuguese:cheirar mal, fedor, ...
- Chinese:散发臭味, 臭味, ...
- Japanese:悪臭を放つ, 悪臭, ...
- Arabic:فَاحَ, نَتَن, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַסְרִיחַ, צַחֲנָה, ...
- Russian:вонять, запах, ...
- Ukrainian:смердіти, смердючий запах, ...
- Hindi:बदबू मारना, बदबू, ...
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