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reeking

adjective

giving off a strong unpleasant smell

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
R
Ends with
G
Contains
EE
Scrabble score
12
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˈɹiːkɪŋ

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. giving off a strong unpleasant smell

adjective

  1. wet with secreted or exuded moisture such as sweat or tears

    “wiped his reeking neck”

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Example Sentences

wiped his reeking neck

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