"reekage" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From reek + -age. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|reek|age}} reek + -age Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} reekage (uncountable)
  1. Foul-smelling matter; material that reeks. Tags: uncountable
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