Skunky — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈskəŋ-kē/

Meaning & Definition of Skunky

Skunky (adjective)

  1. having a rancid smell or taste suggestive of a skunk

Skunky (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in stale, rancid

    similar: putrid, rancid, stale, fetid, foul, frowsty (chiefly British), frowsy, funky, fusty, malodorous, musty, noisome, rank, reeking, reeky, ripe, smelly, stenchy, stinking, stinky, strong, 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, flowery, fruity, spicy, woodsy

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Skunky

The most common words with a similar meaning to Skunky:

Chiefly British: frowsty
putrid, rancid, stale, fetid, foul, frowsy, funky, fusty, malodorous, musty, noisome, rank, reeking, reeky, ripe, smelly, stenchy, stinking, stinky, strong, bad, disgusting, offensive, repulsive, revolting, vile, decayed, decaying, decomposed, decomposing, rotted, rotten, rotting, spoiled, spoiling, dirty, filthy, nasty, noxious, odiferous

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Skunky

Words with the opposite meaning of Skunky:

ambrosial, aromatic, fragrant, perfumed, redolent, savory, scented, sweet, flowery, fruity, spicy, woodsy

Word Forms of Skunky

Inflections: skunkier, skunkiest

Origin & Etymology of Skunky

First known use: 1868

Frequently Asked Questions about Skunky

What does "Skunky" mean?

"Skunky" means having a rancid smell or taste suggestive of a skunk. As an adjective, it is defined as: having a rancid smell or taste suggestive of a skunk.

What is another word for "Skunky"?

Other words for "Skunky" include putrid, rancid, stale, fetid, foul, frowsty, frowsy and funky. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Skunky" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Skunky"?

There are 43 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Skunky". Common alternatives include putrid, rancid, stale, fetid, foul, frowsty, frowsy, funky, fusty and malodorous.

What is the opposite of "Skunky"?

Antonyms of "Skunky" include ambrosial, aromatic, fragrant, perfumed, redolent, savory, scented and sweet.

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

"Skunky" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Skunky"?

"Skunky" is pronounced /ˈskəŋ-kē/.

What is the origin of the word "Skunky"?

First known use: 1868.

What is another word for "Skunky" meaning "as in stale, rancid"?

When "Skunky" (adjective) means as in stale, rancid, synonyms include putrid, rancid, stale, fetid, foul and frowsty. Opposites in this sense include ambrosial, aromatic, fragrant and perfumed.