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Reek Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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reek

🇺🇸 /ˈɹik/ · 🇬🇧 /ɹˈiːk/

Definitions

Context #1 | Noun

unpleasant smell

A strong, unpleasant smell.

Synonyms

odor, smell, stench.

Examples of usage

  • The reek of rotten eggs filled the room.
  • The reek from the garbage can was overwhelming.
Context #2 | Verb

emit a strong, unpleasant smell

To emit a strong, unpleasant smell.

Synonyms

smell, stink.

Examples of usage

  • The garbage reeked so badly that we had to take it out immediately.
  • His clothes reeked of cigarette smoke.

Translations

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Quick facts about “reek”

Reek is a 1-syllable noun and verb. It is pronounced /ˈɹik/ in American English and /ɹˈiːk/ in British English. On finesentence.com it has 2 meanings, 5 synonyms, and translations into 21 languages. It ranks #26,355 among the most common English words.

Origin of 'reek'

The word 'reek' originated from Middle English 'reken', which means 'to give off smoke'. The word has evolved over time to refer to a strong, unpleasant smell. It has been used in English literature for centuries to describe foul odors and has become a common word in everyday language.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,355, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.