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reek

/ɹˈik/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

verb

  1. have an element suggestive (of something)
    “his speeches smacked of racism”
  2. smell badly and offensively
    “The building reeks of smoke”
  3. be wet with sweat or blood, as of one's face
  4. give off smoke, fumes, warm vapour, steam, etc.
    “Marshes reeking in the sun”

noun

  1. a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant

Synonyms for reek

Words that rhyme with reek

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