reek
word
Definition
To have a very strong and unpleasant smell; to stink. It can also mean to strongly show a particular quality or emotion, usually something negative.
Usage & Nuances
'Reek' is often used for very bad smells, especially those that are strong and hard to ignore, like garbage or sweat. It can be both a verb ('to reek') and a noun ('a reek of smoke'). Also used metaphorically: 'reek of corruption'. More literary/formal than 'stink' in conversation.
Spanish: apestar - hedorPortuguese (BR): cheirar mal - fedorPortuguese (PT): cheirar mal - fedorChinese (Simplified): 发臭 - 恶臭Chinese (Traditional): 發臭 - 惡臭Hindi: बदबू आना - दुर्गंधArabic: ينتن - رائحة كريهةBengali: দুর্গন্ধ ছড়ানো - গন্ধে ভারী হওয়াRussian: вонять - дурно пахнутьJapanese: 強い臭いがする - 悪臭を放つVietnamese: bốc mùi nồng nặc - bốc mùi hôiKorean: 악취가 나다 - 심하게 냄새나다Turkish: kötü koku yaymak - pis kokmakUrdu: بدبو آنا - سخت بو آناIndonesian: berbau menyengat - berbau busuk
Example Sentences
The garbage bags reek.
basic
Your shoes reek after running.
basic
The room reeked of smoke.
basic
That deal reeks of dishonesty.
natural
My old gym bag reeks, I need to wash it.
natural
If your food reeks, don't eat it!
natural