Reeking Meaning in English
word · lemma: reek
ˈɹikɪŋ
REE-king
ɹˈiːkɪŋ
REE-king
Definition
Giving off a very strong and unpleasant smell; smelling very bad. Often used to describe something that stinks noticeably.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly informal; often used for very unpleasant smells from garbage, sweat, smoke, or spoiled food. Common with 'of': 'reeking of smoke.' Implies something is obvious or overwhelming. Not used for pleasant scents.
Spanish: apestando - oliendo muy malPortuguese (BR): fedendo - exalando cheiro fortePortuguese (PT): a cheirar mal - exalando mau cheiroChinese (Simplified): 散发恶臭 - 臭气熏天Chinese (Traditional): 散發惡臭 - 臭氣薰天Hindi: बदबू मारता हुआArabic: ذو رائحة كريهة - تفوح منه رائحة كريهةBengali: দুর্গন্ধ ছড়ানো - খুব বাজে গন্ধযুক্তRussian: воняющий - смердящийJapanese: 悪臭を放つ - ひどい匂いがするVietnamese: bốc mùi nồng nặc - hôi thốiKorean: 악취가 나는 - 지독한 냄새가 나는Turkish: kötü koku yayıyor - leş gibi kokanUrdu: بدبو دار - شدید بو والاIndonesian: menyengat - berbau busuk
Example Sentences
The trash can was reeking in the kitchen.
basic
His shoes are reeking after the rain.
basic
The fridge was reeking because of spoiled food.
basic
The hallway was reeking of smoke after the fire.
natural
I walked into the gym and it was reeking of sweat.
natural
Your hands are reeking—did you just cut some garlic?
natural