reek (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /riːk/
Definition
To smell strongly and unpleasantly.
Examples
The garbage cans reeked in the summer heat.
His clothes reeked of smoke.
The whole house reeked of stale beer.
How to Use reek
- reek of (prepositional phrase)
- To have a strong, unpleasant smell of something. — "The dumpster reeked of rotting food."
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