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1 reek
I [riːk]nome tanfo m., fetore m., puzzo m. (anche fig.)II [riːk]to reek of sth. — puzzare di qcs. (anche fig.)
* * *[ri:k] 1. noun(a strong, usually unpleasant smell.) puzzo2. verb(to smell strongly (of something).) puzzare* * *reek /ri:k/n.1 (lett. o scozz.) fumo densoreekie, reekya.1 (lett. o scozz.) fumoso2 fetido; puzzolente.(to) reek /ri:k/v. i.1 puzzare; (fig.) saper di: He reeks of garlic, puzza d'aglio; These remarks reek of racism, queste osservazioni sanno di razzismo; (fig.) to reek with corruption, puzzare di corruzione* * *I [riːk]nome tanfo m., fetore m., puzzo m. (anche fig.)II [riːk]to reek of sth. — puzzare di qcs. (anche fig.)
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2 stink
I [stɪŋk]1) (stench) puzzo m., puzza f., fetore m.2) colloq. (row) chiasso m., scalpore m.II [stɪŋk]to kick up o cause a stink — fare un gran casino, piantare una grana
1) (smell) puzzare2) colloq. fig. (reek)•* * *[stiŋk] 1. past tense - stank; verb(to have a very bad smell: That fish stinks; The house stinks of cats.) puzzare2. noun(a very bad smell: What a stink!) puzza, fetore* * *[stɪŋk] stank vb: pt stunk pp1. npuzza, fetore mto raise or kick up a stink fig fam — scatenare un putiferio, piantare un casino
2. vi3. vt(also: stink out) (room) appestare* * *stink /stɪŋk/n.1 fetore; cattivo odore; puzzo; tanfo● stink bomb, bombetta (o fialetta) puzzolente □ (bot.) stink-horn ( Phallus impudicus), satirione; pisciacane □ (geol.) stink-stone, roccia maleodorante □ stink-trap, sifone trattenitore ( di fogna) □ (fam. ingl.) like stink, a più non posso; a tutta forza; a tutto spiano □ (fam.) to raise (o to make, to create, to kick up) a stink, fare il diavolo a quattro; piantare una grana; fare un casino (pop.); ( anche) fare fuoco e fiamme.♦ (to) stink /stɪŋk/1 puzzare; essere fetido; mandare cattivo odore: The kitchen stank of fish, la cucina puzzava di pesce4 ( slang) essere poco chiaro; essere sospetto; puzzare (fig.): His latest scheme stinks, c'è qualcosa che puzza nel suo ultimo progetto● (fig.) to stink of corruption, puzzare di corruzione □ (fam.) to stink of money, essere ricco da far schifo; essere ricco sfondato □ to stink sb. out, costringere q. a uscire all'aperto per via del fetore □ to stink st. out (o up), riempire qc. di puzzo; impuzzolire; ammorbare; appestare: His cigar has stunk the compartment out, il suo sigaro ha appestato lo scompartimento □ (fam.) to stink to high heaven, fare un puzzo da soffocare □ (fam.) I can stink it a mile off, ne sento il puzzo a un miglio di distanza.* * *I [stɪŋk]1) (stench) puzzo m., puzza f., fetore m.2) colloq. (row) chiasso m., scalpore m.II [stɪŋk]to kick up o cause a stink — fare un gran casino, piantare una grana
1) (smell) puzzare2) colloq. fig. (reek)•
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reek — ► VERB 1) have a foul smell. 2) (reek of) be suggestive of (something unpleasant). 3) archaic give off smoke, steam, or fumes. ► NOUN 1) a foul smell. 2) chiefly Scottish smoke … English terms dictionary
reek´er — reek «reek», noun, verb. –n. 1. a strong, unpleasant smell; disagreeable fumes or odor; vapor: »We noticed the reek of cooking cabbage as we entered the hall.…the pungent reek of camels (Rudyard Kipling). 2. the condition of reeking: »in a reek… … Useful english dictionary
reek — [ rik ] verb intransitive 1. ) to have a strong unpleasant smell: STINK: reek of: The boat reeked of fish. 2. ) LITERARY to make you think that something unpleasant is involved in a particular situation: reek of: The whole place reeked of… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
reek — verb 1》 have a foul smell. ↘archaic give off smoke, steam, or fumes. 2》 (reek of) be suggestive of (something unpleasant). noun 1》 a foul smell. 2》 chiefly Scottish smoke. Derivatives reeky adjective Origin OE rēocan give out smoke or vapour … English new terms dictionary
reek — /rik / (say reek) noun 1. a strong, unpleasant smell. 2. vapour or steam. –verb (i) 3. to smell strongly and unpleasantly. 4. to give off steam, smoke, etc. 5. to be wet with sweat, blood, etc. –verb (t) 6. to expose to or treat with smoke. 7. to …
reek — [[t]ri͟ːk[/t]] reeks, reeking, reeked 1) VERB To reek of something, usually something unpleasant, means to smell very strongly of it. [V of n] Your breath reeks of stale cigar smoke... The entire house reeked for a long time. Syn: stink N SIN … English dictionary
reek — UK [riːk] / US [rɪk] verb [intransitive] Word forms reek : present tense I/you/we/they reek he/she/it reeks present participle reeking past tense reeked past participle reeked 1) to have a strong unpleasant smell reek of: The boat reeked of fish … English dictionary
reek — 1. noun /riːk/ a) A strong unpleasant smell. b) Vapor; steam; smoke; fume. 2. verb /riːk/ a) To be emitted or exhaled, emanate, as of vapour or perfume … Wiktionary
reek — 1 verb (I) 1 to smell strongly and unpleasantly of something: This room absolutely reeks. (+ of): His breath reeked of garlic. 2 to seem to be strongly connected with something bad or unpleasant (+ of): The whole business reeks of dishonesty. 2… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
reek — [riːk] verb [I] to have a strong unpleasant smell Syn: stink reek noun [singular] … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
reek — I. noun Etymology: Middle English rek, from Old English rēc; akin to Old High German rouh smoke Date: before 12th century 1. chiefly dialect smoke 2. vapor, fog 3. a strong or disagreeable fume or odor II … New Collegiate Dictionary