Overview of verb reek

The verb reek has 4 senses

• smack, reek, smell -- (have an element suggestive (of something); "his speeches smacked of racism"; "this passage smells of plagiarism")


• reek, stink -- (smell badly and offensively; "The building reeks of smoke")


• reek, fume -- (be wet with sweat or blood, as of one's face)


• reek -- (give off smoke, fumes, warm vapour, steam, etc.; "Marshes reeking in the sun")

Overview of adj reeking

The adj reeking has 2 senses

• reeking, watery -- (wet with secreted or exuded moisture such as sweat or tears; "wiped his reeking neck")


• reeking -- (giving off a strong unpleasant smell)