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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OTHER WORDS FROM smelly
smell·i·ness, nounWords nearby smelly
smellies, smelling bottle, smelling salts, smell to high heaven, smell up, smelly, smelt, smelter, smeltery, Smetana, Smethwick
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Example sentences from the Web for smelly
Without any gas to leak or get smelly, the Dewalt should be easier to pack along on a trip, increasing the likelihood that I’ll have it when we need it.
Gunter worries too about the mental toll these products take by constantly telling girls and women that they are inherently dirty and smelly and need special cleaning as a result.
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British Dictionary definitions for smelly
smelly
/ (ˈsmɛlɪ) /
adjective smellier or smelliest
having a strong or nasty smell
Derived forms of smelly
smelliness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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