REEK

reek

Noun

  1. A strong unpleasant smell.
  2. Vapor; steam; smoke; fume.

Noun (etymology 2)

  1. A hill; a mountain.

Verb

  1. To be emitted or exhaled, emanate, as of vapour or perfume.
  2. To have or give off a strong, unpleasant smell.
    You reek of perfume.
    Your fridge reeks of egg.
  3. To be evidently associated with something unpleasant.
    The boss appointing his nephew as a director reeks of nepotism.


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