reek

intransitive-verb
UK: /riːk/
US: /riːk/

  1. To have a strong, unpleasant smell.

    1. The trash cans reek in the summer heat.
    2. The old abandoned building reeked of decay and neglect after the storm.

  2. To give a strong impression of something bad or unpleasant.

    1. His excuse reeked of lies.
    2. The entire deal reeked of corruption and hidden agendas, so she declined.

Synonyms

stink stench smell
reek noun

  1. A strong, unpleasant smell.

    1. There was a reek of sweat.
    2. The reek from the factory was overpowering and made it difficult to breathe.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "reek" in English means: To have a strong, unpleasant smell., To give a strong impression of something bad or unpleasant..

The phonetic transcription of "reek" is /riːk/ in British English and /riːk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "reek": stink, stench, smell.

Example usage of "reek": "The trash cans reek in the summer heat.". More examples on the page.