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- [smel-ee]
- /ˈsmɛl i/
- /ˈsmel.i/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [smel-ee]
- /ˈsmɛl i/
Definitions of smelly word
- adjective smelly emitting a strong or unpleasant odor; reeking. 1
- adjective smelly bad smelling 1
- adjective smelly cheese 1
- adjective smelly Something that is smelly has an unpleasant smell. 0
- adjective smelly having a strong or nasty smell 0
- adjective smelly having an unpleasant smell 0
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Origin of smelly
First appearance:
before 1860 One of the 29% newest English words
First recorded in 1860-65; smell + -y1
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Smelly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
smelly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
smelly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for smelly
adj smelly
- carious — (of teeth or bone) affected with caries; decayed
- feculent — full of dregs or fecal matter; foul, turbid, or muddy.
- fetid — having an offensive odor; stinking.
- graveolent — That has a rank smell.
- grody — repulsive; disgusting; nauseating.
adjective smelly
- curdled — Containing curds.
- foetid — having an offensive odor; stinking.
- funky — Jazz. having an earthy, blues-based quality or character.
- insalutary — Not salutary or wholesome; bad for health.
- mildewy — Affected by mildew; moldy.
Antonyms for smelly
adj smelly
- inodorous — not odorous; odorless.
Top questions with smelly
- how to get rid of smelly feet?
- how to get rid of smelly shoes?
- smelly cat smelly cat what are they feeding you?
- how to clean smelly shoes?
- how to cure smelly feet?
- what do smelly farts mean?
- how to stop smelly feet?
- how to get rid of smelly gas?
- how to clean a smelly garbage disposal?
- how to get rid of smelly discharge?
- how to get rid of smelly discharge naturally?
- what causes smelly gas?
- why are my farts so smelly?
- how to wash smelly shoes?
- what causes smelly feet?
See also
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