What is another word for Reeky?

Pronunciation: [ɹˈiːki] (IPA)

Reeky is an adjective that describes something that has a strong, unpleasant odor or smell. Some synonyms for reeky include stinky, smelly, foul-smelling, malodorous, putrid, rank, and fetid. These words convey a sense of unpleasantness and often refer to something that has gone bad or is decomposing. Other synonyms for reeky include rank-smelling, strong-smelling, offensive, and pungent. While the word reeky may be used to describe a variety of smells, these synonyms are typically used to describe smells that are particularly strong and unpleasant to the senses.

What are the hypernyms for Reeky?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Reeky

He turned, surprised, unconsciously placing himself between her and the Reeky water.
"The Vertical City"
Fannie Hurst
"Yes, let's go and see Sawney in his "Ould Reeky."
"The Attache or, Sam Slick in England, Complete"
Thomas Chandler Haliburton
He composed his verses while following the plow or working in the stack-yard; or, at evening, balancing on two legs of his chair and watching the light of a peat fire play over the Reeky walls of the cottage.
"Brief History of English and American Literature"
Henry A. Beers

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