skunky

adjective

Definition of skunkynext
as in putrid

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Recent Examples of skunky But though marigolds are certainly colorful, many types have an unpleasant scent that is almost skunky. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 July 2026 In recent years, that strong signature skunky funk of pot has given way to scent profiles of new cannabis strains that skew toward fruits, fresh herbs and candy. — Pien Huang, NPR, 25 Mar. 2025 Sour Diesel, on the other hand, offers a classic skunky scent that many cannabis enthusiasts adore. — Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2025 In the later courtroom sequences, in Gotham’s trial of the century, Fleck represents himself, apparently channeling Foghorn Leghorn; in Arkham, the inmates are always watching cartoons, with particular emphasis on that skunky predator Pepé Le Pew. — Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for skunky
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skunky
  1. putrid
  2. stinky
  3. malodorous
  4. smelly
  5. rancid
  6. musty
  7. stale
  8. funky
Adjective
  • The choice of chartreuse — a borderline putrid shade of it, no less — walked an appropriate tightrope between glamorous and grotesque.
    — Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Since then, the results have fluctuated between middling and downright putrid, and entering this year, Aranda was said to be on his last leg.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of putrid
Adjective
  • These repellents are made of stinky smells and bad flavors that deer do not like, like potassium sorbate, whole egg solids, thyme oil, garlic, and sodium lauryl sulfate.
    — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Garbage cans can be smelly and gross, but flies love them thanks to their rotting food and stinky smells.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of stinky
Adjective
  • Skunks can cause anxiety in homeowners by harming lawns and possibly threatening Rover with their malodorous defenses.
    — Felicia Feaster, Martha Stewart, 20 June 2026
  • Be advised that only a small fraction of arums are malodorous.
    — Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
Definition of malodorous
Adjective
  • The duo wants to be there for the good, the bad, and the questionably smelly while sprinkling some happy-go-lucky magic over all of it.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Instead, here’s how to make your house smell good with these tricks to tackle smelly odors in your home and promote pleasant scents.
    — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of smelly
Adjective
  • The food might taste rancid, sour, bitter, or just not right.
    — Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The rotting food has drawn swarms of flies and rats with a foul rancid smell that Boyle Heights residents have said kept them indoors, and business owners have said kept customers away.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of rancid
Adjective
  • The all-in-one dock cleans the spinning dual mops with hot water, dries them with warm air to prevent musty smells, and automatically drains and refills the water tank.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2026
  • An old, musty smell in your cabinets can be caused by multiple issues, the biggest one being moisture.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of musty
Adjective
  • The assistant was answering with a straight face using data that was already hours stale.
    — Amirtha Saminathan, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • In Primetime, Predator breaks protocol in a misguided attempt to keep the show from getting stale.
    — Samantha Bergeson, Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of stale
Adjective
  • After a 10-minute steep, there’s a pleasant, funky-earthy smell to this organic tea, with subtle notes of gym socks.
    — Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The back panel features a funky circular camera module with one rear shooter.
    — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of funky

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