"reeksome" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more reeksome [comparative], most reeksome [superlative]
Etymology: From reek + -some. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|reek|-some|pos=adjective}} reek + -some Head templates: {{en-adj}} reeksome (comparative more reeksome, superlative most reeksome)
  1. (rare) Characterised or marked by reeking; smelly. Tags: rare
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