What is 'bau busuk' called in English?

'bau busuk' in English is called "Reek". Reek refers to: Mengeluarkan bau yang kuat dan tidak sedap.

How do you pronounce 'Reek' and 'bau busuk'?

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What is an example sentence for Reek in Indonesian?

English: "The old socks reeked of sweat." | Indonesian: "Kaus kaki tua itu berbau busuk karena keringat."

verb · noun

English to Indonesian Dictionary

reek Meaning in Indonesian (reek artinya dalam bahasa indonesia)

verbbau busuk, berbau busuk

nounbau busuk

bau busuk in English:reek

Quick Answer • Indonesian Meaning

Arti reek dalam bahasa Indonesia adalah bau busuk, berbau busuk. (Mengeluarkan bau yang kuat dan tidak sedap.)

Definitions of Reek

1
verb(informal)
berbau busuk
To emit a strong, unpleasant smell.
Mengeluarkan bau yang kuat dan tidak sedap.
2
noun(informal)
bau busuk
A powerful and offensive odor.
Bau yang kuat dan ofensif.

Example Sentences

“The old socks reeked of sweat.”

Kaus kaki tua itu berbau busuk karena keringat.

“There was a reek of stale beer in the pub.”

Tercium bau busuk bir basi di pub.

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Synonyms (Sinonim)

In English:

stink smell stench

Antonyms (Antonim)

In English:

fragrance perfume aroma

Inflected Word Forms

third person singularreeks

past tensereeked

past participlereeked

present participlereeking

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

reek of desperationexpression

To show clear signs of being desperate or in a hopeless situation.

reek of alcoholcollocation

To smell strongly of alcohol.