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reeking Meaning & Definition

/ˈɹiːkɪŋ/

What Does Reeking Mean?

Reeking is a verb that means present participle and gerund of reek. As an adjective, it means Totally stinking.

Word Facts for Reeking

Part of speechverb, adjective
Pronunciation/ˈɹiːkɪŋ/
Synonymswet, malodorous and watery

Reeking Definition (Verb)

  1. present participle and gerund of reek

Reeking as an Adjective

  1. Totally stinking.

Verb

  1. To have or give off a strong, unpleasant smell.

    You reek of perfume.

  2. To be evidently associated with something unpleasant.

    The boss appointing his nephew as a director reeks of nepotism.

  3. To be emitted or exhaled, emanate, as of vapour or perfume.
  4. To emit smoke or vapour; to steam.

Synonyms of Reeking

wetmalodorouswaterydripping
Reeking synonyms and antonyms →

Reeking in a Sentence

You reek of perfume.

The boss appointing his nephew as a director reeks of nepotism.

Word Forms & Grammar

reeking

reeking (not comparable)

Words That Rhyme With Reeking

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