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Meaning of reeking

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

reeking

Pronunciation:/ˈɹiːkɪŋ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To have or give off a strong, unpleasant smell.

    Example: You reek of perfume.

  2. To be evidently associated with something unpleasant.

    Example: The boss appointing his nephew as a director reeks of nepotism.

  3. To be emitted or exhaled, emanate, as of vapour or perfume.

  4. To emit smoke or vapour; to steam.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Totally stinking.