Reeks Meaning in English
word · lemma: reek
/ˈɹiks/
REEKS
/ɹˈiːks/
REEKS
Definición
To have or give off a very strong, unpleasant smell; often used to describe something that smells bad or suspicious.
Uso & Matices
Almost always negative; describes bad smells, especially strong ones. Can also be used figuratively ('reeks of corruption'). Common with 'of': 'reeks of smoke'. Informal in tone. Don't confuse with 'reek' (noun), which is rare.
Spanish: apesta - huele malPortuguese (BR): fede - cheira malPortuguese (PT): cheira mal - tresandaChinese (Simplified): 散发臭味Chinese (Traditional): 散發臭味Hindi: बदबू आनाArabic: تُصدر رائحة كريهةBengali: দুর্গন্ধ ছড়ানো - বাজে গন্ধ ছড়ানোRussian: вонять - пахнуть (неприятно)Japanese: 悪臭を放つVietnamese: bốc mùi - bốc mùi hôiKorean: 악취가 나다Turkish: kötü kokmakUrdu: بدبو آنا - بسانا (بری خوشبو)Indonesian: berbau menyengat - bau busuk
Oraciones de Ejemplo
This garbage reeks.
basic
The kitchen reeks of onions.
basic
His shoes reek after gym class.
basic
Wow, your car reeks of cigarette smoke!
natural
The whole situation reeks of dishonesty.
natural
My hands reek after chopping garlic.
natural