reek

verb
UK /riːk/
US /riːk/

To smell very bad.

His gym shoes reek after a long practice.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. To be full of or strongly suggest something unpleasant.

The whole deal reeks of dishonesty.

3. A strong, unpleasant smell.

A reek of smoke filled the hallway.

4. To give off smoke or vapour.

The chimney reeked with thick black smoke.