Definition of SMELLY

smelly

Meanings

Plural: smellies

Adjective Satellite

  • offensively malodorous

Adj

  • Having a bad smell.
  • Having a quality that arouses suspicion.
  • Having signs that suggest a design problem; having a code smell.

Noun

  • A smelly person.
  • a Short Magazine Lee Enfield rifle or one of its derivatives.

Origin / Etymology

From smell + -y.

Synonyms

dodgy, doubtful, dubious, fetid, foetid, foul, foul-smelling, funky, ill-scented, malodorous, noisome, rank, stinking, stinky, suspect, suspicious, whiffy

Antonyms

above board, aromatic, clean, fragrant, sweet-smelling

Scrabble Score: 11

smelly is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
smelly is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
smelly is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

smelly is a valid Words With Friends word