|
To give off a strong unpleasant smell
“Some of the seats reek with manky stinks going back decades.”
To give off smoke or fumes
“The chimney reeks welcoming aromas that you can't miss if you have to wait in line to get in when it's busy.”
To give the impression of being or having a negative quality or characteristic
“The latest move seems to reek of desperation and has certainly not been received well.”
To emit or give off
Burn slowly with smoke but no flame
A foul or unpleasant smell
“The small room under the eaves was filled with the reek of a portable kerosene heater, burning a smoky yellow flame with an untrimmed wick.”
An obscuration of the lower atmosphere, typically caused by fine suspended particles
“Even with the reek of smog, there is no contest between my city and, say, Rome or Paris in their ancient, fouler days.”
Initialism of body odor
A strong taste, flavour, or smell
Related Words and Phrases
|
