Pronunciation: /riːk/
noun a strong, unpleasant smell
A1 The reek of smoke filled the room after the fire.
A2 The reek of garbage from the dumpster was overwhelming.
B1 The reek of chemicals in the laboratory made me feel dizzy.
B2 The reek of sweat in the gym was overpowering.
C1 The reek of corruption in the government was impossible to ignore.
C2 The reek of decay in the abandoned building was nauseating.
verb to smell strongly and unpleasantly
A1 The garbage can reeks of rotten food.
A2 After working out, my gym clothes reeked of sweat.
B1 The old cottage reeked of damp and mildew.
B2 The sewer system in the city reeks during the hot summer months.
C1 The corruption scandal reeks of political manipulation.
C2 The cover-up attempt reeks of desperation and deceit.
formal The unpleasant reek of garbage filled the air near the dumpster.
informal Man, that old gym bag really reeks!
slang His breath was so bad, it made me want to gag. It totally reeked!
figurative The corruption in the government reeks of deceit and dishonesty.
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