reeking
/ˈrikɪŋ/
adjective
- Having a very strong, unpleasant smell.
- The reeking swamp made it impossible to enjoy the picnic nearby.
- After the hike, his reeking socks filled the room with a terrible odor.
- The reeking garbage bin attracted flies from all over the neighborhood.
- Clearly showing or suggesting something bad or unpleasant.
- The old house was reeking with neglect, with peeling paint and broken windows.
- The deal was reeking of corruption, so the company backed out.
- His excuse was reeking of dishonesty, and no one believed him.
verb
- To have a very strong, unpleasant smell.
- Her coat reeked of cigarette smoke from the party.
- The locker room reeks of sweat after the game.
- The kitchen reeks because someone forgot to take out the trash.
- To be full of or strongly suggest something bad or unpleasant.
- The whole situation reeks of unfairness to the workers.
- His speech reeked of insincerity, and the audience noticed.
- The plan reeks of desperation and poor judgment.