Reeky — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective

Meaning & Definition of Reeky

Reeky (verb)

  1. to emit smoke or vapor
  2. to give off or become permeated with a strong or offensive odor
  3. to give a strong impression of some constituent quality or feature

Reeky (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having an unpleasant smell

    "a reeky riverbank that at low tide smells of rotting fish"

    similar: fetid, foul, frowsty (chiefly British), frowsy, funky, fusty, malodorous, musty, noisome, rank, reeking, ripe, smelly, stenchy, stinking, stinky, strong
    related: putrid, rancid, skunky, stale, bad, disgusting, offensive, repulsive, revolting, vile, decayed, decaying, decomposed, decomposing, rotted, rotten, rotting, spoiled, spoiling, dirty, filthy, nasty, noxious, odiferous, odoriferous, odorous
    opposite: ambrosial, aromatic, fragrant, perfumed, redolent, savory, scented, sweet
    near: flowery, fruity, spicy, woodsy

Related Entry: Reek (verb)

Reek is a different word from Reeky. The synonyms below are for reek, not for reeky.

  1. to give off an extremely unpleasant smell

    "those old sneakers reek something awful"

    similar: stink
    related: exhale, savor, smell, decay, decompose, rot, spoil, disgust, offend, repulse, revolt

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Reeky

The most common words with a similar meaning to Reeky:

Chiefly British: frowsty
fetid, foul, frowsy, funky, fusty, malodorous, musty, noisome, rank, reeking, ripe, smelly, stenchy, stinking, stinky, strong

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Reeky

Words with the opposite meaning of Reeky:

ambrosial, aromatic, fragrant, perfumed, redolent, savory, scented, sweet

Related Words for Reeky

putrid, rancid, skunky, stale, bad, disgusting, offensive, repulsive, revolting, vile, decayed, decaying, decomposed, decomposing, rotted, rotten, rotting, spoiled, spoiling, dirty, filthy, nasty, noxious, odiferous, odoriferous, odorous

Near Antonyms of Reeky

flowery, fruity, spicy, woodsy

Word Forms of Reeky

Inflections: reeked, reeking, reeks

Derived words: reeker (noun), reeky (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Reeky

First known use: before 12th centuryi

Frequently Asked Questions about Reeky

What does "Reeky" mean?

"Reeky" means to emit smoke or vapor. As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to emit smoke or vapor.

What is another word for "Reeky"?

Other words for "Reeky" include fetid, foul, frowsty, frowsy, funky, fusty, malodorous and musty. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Reeky" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Reeky"?

There are 43 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Reeky". Common alternatives include fetid, foul, frowsty, frowsy, funky, fusty, malodorous, musty, noisome and rank.

What is the opposite of "Reeky"?

Antonyms of "Reeky" include ambrosial, aromatic, fragrant, perfumed, redolent, savory, scented and sweet. Near antonyms include flowery, fruity, spicy and woodsy.

How do you use "Reeky" in a sentence?

Examples of "Reeky" in a sentence: "a reeky riverbank that at low tide smells of rotting fish".

Is "Reeky" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Reeky" can be used as a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

What is the origin of the word "Reeky"?

First known use: before 12th centuryi.

What is another word for "Reeky" meaning "having an unpleasant smell"?

When "Reeky" (adjective) means having an unpleasant smell, synonyms include fetid, foul, frowsty, frowsy, funky and fusty. Opposites in this sense include ambrosial, aromatic, fragrant and perfumed.