smelly

[ smel-ee ]
/ ˈsmɛl i /
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adjective, smell·i·er, smell·i·est.

emitting a strong or unpleasant odor; reeking.

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Origin of smelly

First recorded in 1860–65; smell + -y1

OTHER WORDS FROM smelly

smell·i·ness, noun

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH smelly

malodorous odious odoriferous odorous smelly stinky

Words nearby smelly

smell up, smeller, smellies, smelling bottle, smelling salts, smelly, smelt, smelter, smeltery, smetana, smethwick
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Words related to smelly

stinking, funky, rancid, fetid, foul, high, malodorous, mephitic, noisome, putrid, rank, strong, olid, reeking, whiffy

British Dictionary definitions for smelly

smelly
/ (ˈsmɛlɪ) /

adjective smellier or smelliest

having a strong or nasty smell

Derived forms of smelly

smelliness, noun
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