Smelly

Pronunciation

• enPR: smÄ•lʹē, IPA: /ˈsmÉ›li/
• Rhymes: -É›li

Full definition of smelly

Adjective

1. Having a bad smell.She was hesitant to remove her shoes, as her socks were rather smelly.
2. (figuratively) having a quality that arouses suspicion.The detective read the documents and thought, "Something sure is smelly about this case".
3. (figuratively, computing, slang, in extreme programming) Of inferior quality.That smelly code needs to be refactored.

Synonyms

• (having a bad smell): fetid, foul-smelling, malodorous, rank, stinky slang, whiffy slang; see also
• (having a quality that arouses suspicion): dodgy informal, doubtful, dubious, suspect, suspicious
• (computing: of inferior quality):

Antonyms

• (having a bad smell): aromatic, fragrant, sweet-smelling
• (having a quality that arouses suspicion): above board, clean
• (computing: of inferior quality):