reeky

Meanings

• Adjective

  Having a very strong, unpleasant smell.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with reeky
reek , speak , sleek , leek

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Variants

List of all variants of reeky that leads to same result
reek , reeked , reeker , reekers , reekier , reekiest , reeking , reeks , reeky

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Etymology

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Old English reogan, related to reowan 'to stink'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'reeky' is often used in a negative context to describe a strong, unpleasant smell.

2. The word 'reeky' comes from Old English 'reogan', which means 'to stink'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Odor: A chemical emission from a substance that can be detected by the sense of smell.

2. Aroma: A pleasant smell, often used to describe fragrances or the smell of food cooking.

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Culture

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The word 'reeky' is often used to describe a strong, unpleasant odor. In literature, it has been used to describe various unpleasant smells, such as the smell of a decaying body or a skunk. In music, there is a song by the band Tool titled 'Prison Sex' that contains the lyric 'I'd rather have a reeky pussy than a cold one'.

How to Memorize "reeky"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a room with a very strong, unpleasant smell. Try to visualize the source of the smell, such as a decaying body or a garbage can.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'reeky' with the smell of a skunk or a garbage can.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'reeky' rhymes with 'speak' and 'leek'. Use this rhyme to help remember the meaning of the word.

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