stinking up

Definition of stinking upnext
present participle of stink up
as in deodorizing

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deodorizing
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  • However, these newer deodorants marketed as whole-body deodorants often do a good job at deodorizing the areas that create malodorous smells.
    ABC News, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
  • An alkaline compound, baking soda is a non-toxic cleaner with a coarseness that works wonders for scrubbing grime, removing difficult stains, and deodorizing stinky odors.
    Lauren David, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
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“Stinking up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stinking%20up. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.

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