reeking

Other forms: reekingly

Definitions of reeking
  1. adjective
    giving off a strong unpleasant smell
    synonyms:
    ill-smelling, malodorous, malodourous, stinky, unpleasant-smelling
    having an unpleasant smell
  2. adjective
    wet with secreted or exuded moisture such as sweat or tears
    “wiped his reeking neck”
    synonyms: watery
    wet
    covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
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