reeking
/ˈɹiːkɪŋ/
Meanings
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adjective
Having a very strong and unpleasant smell.
Rhymes
Words rhyming with reekingstinking , inking , inking , linking , blinking , sinking
Variants
List of all variants of reeking that leads to same resultreek , reeked , reeker , reekers , reekier , reekiest , reeking , reeks , reeky
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).reekier, reekiest, reeked, reeking, reeks, reeks, reeked
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Old English reogan, reocan; related to reowan 'to smell'
Trivia
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The word 'reeking' comes from Old English 'reogan', which means 'to smell'.
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The term 'reek' was also used in the Middle Ages to describe the smell of a plague-infected person.
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In some parts of Scotland, the term 'reek' refers to a thatched roof.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Odor: Related to the perception of smells. 'Reeking' is a strong and unpleasant odor.
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Aroma: Opposite of 'reeking'. 'Aroma' is a pleasant and pleasant smell.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, 'reeking' is often used to describe unpleasant or ominous situations, such as 'the reeking swamp' or 'the reeking corpse'. It can also be used figuratively to describe someone or something that gives off a bad impression, such as 'his reeking arrogance'.
How to Memorize "reeking"
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visualize
- Imagine a room filled with the strong smell of rotten eggs or a garbage dump. This is what 'reeking' looks like.
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associate
- Associate 'reeking' with unpleasant or ominous situations. When you hear or read the word, think of something that smells bad.
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mnemonics
- Remember the R-sound in 'reeking' and associate it with the R-sound in 'rotten' or 'repulsive'.
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