smelly

[smel-ee]

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adjective, smell·i·er, smell·i·est.

emitting a strong or unpleasant odor; reeking.

Origin of smelly

First recorded in 1860–65; smell + -y¹

Related formssmell·i·ness, noun

Can be confusedmalodorous odious odoriferous odorous smelly stinky

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Related Words for smelly

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

British Dictionary definitions for smelly

smelly

adjective smellier or smelliest

having a strong or nasty smell

Derived Formssmelliness, noun

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Word Origin and History for smelly

adj.

1854, from smell (n.) + -y (2). Related: Smelliness.