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
  • The hulking structure looked like a giant, putrid sheet cake.
    — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • Sitting at a perfectly putrid 37-52, the Giants played what might have been their best game of the year, boat-racing the Blue Jays 10-1.
    — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
Definition of putrid
Adjective
  • Two stinky blooms are on display at the Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens in San Marino, and time is very limited to catch the stench.
    — Julie Sharp, CBS News, 13 July 2026
  • 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
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
  • Clean Your Washing Machine Front-loading washers can develop smelly odors from mold and mildew growth caused by detergent and fabric softener residue and body soil left inside the washer drum and rubber door seals.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 14 July 2026
  • As the day goes on, these smelly specimens will close back up and collapse, losing their infamously rotten odor.
    — Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of smelly
Adjective
  • With such a shaky sense of purpose, is John Sugar prepared to wade through to the other side of these rancid waters?
    — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 17 July 2026
  • Melting suet turns rancid fast and creates a mess of bird plumage.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
Definition of rancid
Adjective
  • Signs of an infestation include seeing roaches during the day, finding droppings or egg cases, and noticing a musty odor.
    — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 16 July 2026
  • The bottle performs an automatic 10-second cleaning cycle every two hours when charged, keeping it free of musty odors and tastes thanks to a UV-C LED light built into the cap.
    — Morgan Ashley Parker, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2026
Definition of musty
Adjective
  • Be careful not to leave the upholstery to dry in a humid or damp area, as that might just introduce mold or a stale water smell, Micetich says.
    — Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 17 July 2026
  • Argentina have, as a consequence, looked stale and pedestrian.
    — Phil Hay, New York Times, 16 July 2026
Definition of stale
Adjective
  • Also, take note of funky odors in corners, crevices, or damp areas.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of funky

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