Meaning & Definition of word "Smelly"

Smelly

/ˈsmɛli/

1. having a strong or unpleasant odor.
- Example: The garbage left out for days had become incredibly smelly.
2. causing a bad smell; foul.
- Example: After the rain, the damp shoes became smelly and had to be discarded.
3. characterized by a strong and often unpleasant smell.
- Example: The smelly cheese made everyone wrinkle their noses in disgust.
4. suggestive of something offensive or undesirable.
- Example: The smelly rumors circulating about him were unfounded.

●From the word 'smell' with the suffix '-y' indicating a characteristic.

smelly fish:

A term used to describe something that is suspicious or problematic.

smelly socks:

Often used to refer to unwashed or dirty laundry that has an offensive odor.

smell:

The ability to perceive odors through the nose.

stench:

A strong and unpleasant smell.

Meaning: Bad breath.

● Example Sentence: After eating that garlic pizza, he's got some serious smelly.

Meaning: Something that is not favorable or enjoyable.

● Example Sentence: This party is getting smelly; let's find somewhere else to hang out.