reeking

/ˈɹiːkɪŋ/

verb

Meaning

To have or give off a strong, unpleasant smell.
"You reek of perfume."
To be evidently associated with something unpleasant.
"The boss appointing his nephew as a director reeks of nepotism."
To be emitted or exhaled, emanate, as of vapour or perfume.
To emit smoke or vapour; to steam.

adjective

Meaning