Reek (verb)

To have a strong, unpleasant smell.

Origin:

From old english, from the proto-germanic *raikijanan, which is related to the proto-germanic *raikaz (smell). .

Examples:

1. The garbage was reeking in the hot sun.
2. The room reeked of cigarette smoke.
3. The fish reeked so bad that we had to throw it away.
4. The smell of rotting vegetables reeked from the dumpster.
5. The old boots reeked of sweat and dirt.