skunky

adjective

Definition of skunkynext
as in putrid

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Recent Examples of skunky Keep Your Space Smelling Fresh After Cannabis Use One of the best ways to keep yourself from smelling too skunky is to keep your house fresh and clean from smoke odors. — Emily Earlenbaugh, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 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
  • Maria put on a mask against the putrid smell and lay down on the ground.
    — Philip Wang, Time, 29 June 2026
  • The problem has only grown in that time, which neighbors say has caused a rat problem and a putrid stench.
    — Tara Lynch, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Definition of putrid
Adjective
  • These might be mineral water showers or baths, cold-water enemas, or just drinking 3 glasses of stinky, sulfurous spring water daily before breakfast, while strolling and engaging in pleasant conversation on a landscaped promenade.
    — Veronique Greenwood, Time, 9 July 2026
  • Australia’s 2024 stinky ‘black balls’ incident This isn’t the first time mysterious balls were found on Australian beaches, stumping experts and locals alike.
    — Drew Pittock, USA Today, 8 July 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
  • During hot weather, if your trash often contains wet food scraps that quickly become smelly, like vegetable peels, produce, leftovers, meat, or fish, clean the bin every two weeks.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
  • Dispose of any smelly garbage or sticky residues, as these can attract flies and ants.
    — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 25 June 2026
Definition of smelly
Adjective
  • Melting suet turns rancid fast and creates a mess of bird plumage.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
  • Exposure to warmth accelerates oxidation, the process that causes fats to go rancid.
    — Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 1 July 2026
Definition of rancid
Adjective
  • This musty smell is typically caused by mold and mildew growth inside the unit, which is then blown into the home by the fan.
    — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 10 July 2026
  • From musty star maps to ratty psychics, the movie so adores Los Angeles that Thomas Lennon’s hair stylist character is a riff on local billboard king Chaz Dean.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of musty
Adjective
  • Indeed, the folks in Akron, Amherst and Monroe, among other locales, have long awaited the winds of change, which have avoided blowing out the stale air caused by chronic losing.
    — Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • The shtick grew a little old, a little stale, and a little tired.
    — Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of stale
Adjective
  • As with the shag, the chop's layers create movement and visual interest, making funky angles and unexpected texture enhance the look rather than detracting from it.
    — Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 4 July 2026
  • Once a rough-and-tumble steel town, Pittsburgh’s in the midst of a massive makeover—and the Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh, a funky, super-stylish Kimpton outpost is helping to lead the charge.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
Definition of funky

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