Smelly

usgb/ˈsmeli/
adjective

Having a bad or unpleasant smell.

The trash can is smelly and needs to be taken out.
Visual representation of "smelly" - Having a bad or unpleasant smell

Often appears as...

  • smelly socks
  • smelly trash

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Disapproving

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Negative Connotation

Used to express disapproval or disgust when something smells bad.

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I had to leave the room because it was smelly.
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Casual Usage

Common in informal conversations, less appropriate in formal writing.

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My gym bag is smelly after a week of workouts.
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Subjectivity

What is smelly to one person may not be to another; perception of smell varies.

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She finds cheese smelly, but I love the aroma.
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