reek (r k)v. reeked, reek·ing, reeks v.intr. 1. To smoke, steam, or fume. 2. To be pervaded by something unpleasant: "This document ... reeks of self-pity and self-deception" (Christopher Hitchens). 3. To give off or become permeated with a strong unpleasant odor: "Grandma, who reeks of face powder and lilac water" (Garrison Keillor). v.tr. 1. To emit or exude (smoke, for example). 2. To process or treat by exposing to the action of smoke. n. 1. A strong offensive odor; a stench. See Synonyms at stench. 2. Vapor; steam. [Middle English reken, to emit smoke, from Old English r ocan, and rcan, to expose to smoke; see reug- in Indo-European roots.]reek  er n.reek y adj. |
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