Pronunciation: /ˈriːkɪŋ/
verb to emit a strong, unpleasant smell
A1 The garbage can was reeking of rotten food.
A2 She walked into the room and immediately noticed the reeking smell of cigarettes.
B1 The sewer system in the city was reeking due to a blockage.
B2 The abandoned house was reeking of mold and decay.
C1 The kitchen was reeking of spices and herbs as the chef prepared the meal.
C2 The alley behind the restaurant was reeking of garbage and sewage, making it difficult to walk through.
adjective emitting a strong, unpleasant smell
A1 The garbage can is reeking of rotten food.
A2 She walked into the room and immediately noticed the reeking smell of cigarettes.
B1 The reeking odor coming from the sewer made her cover her nose.
B2 The reeking stench of the fish market was overwhelming.
C1 The reeking fumes from the factory caused health concerns for the nearby residents.
C2 The reeking smell of decay permeated the entire building.
formal The garbage bin was reeking with a foul odor that needed to be addressed immediately.
informal I walked into the kitchen and it was reeking of burnt toast.
slang The alleyway was reeking of trouble, so we decided to steer clear of it.
figurative His reputation was reeking of dishonesty after the scandal broke out.
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