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- [reek]
- /rik/
- /riːk/
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- [reek]
- /rik/
Definitions of reeks word
- noun reeks a strong, unpleasant smell. 1
- noun reeks vapor or steam. 1
- verb without object reeks to smell strongly and unpleasantly. 1
- verb without object reeks to be strongly pervaded with something unpleasant or offensive. 1
- verb without object reeks to give off steam, smoke, etc. 1
- verb without object reeks to be wet with sweat, blood, etc. 1
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Origin of reeks
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; (noun) Middle English rek(e), Old English rēc smoke; cognate with German rauch, Dutch rook, Old Norse reykr; (v.) Middle English reken to smoke, steam, Old English rēocan
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Parts of speech for Reeks
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reeks popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
reeks usage trend in Literature
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