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Examples of smelly in a Sentence
I don't like smelly cheese.
your smelly sneakers are enough to raise the dead
Recent Examples on the Web
Many dog owners struggle with smelly dogs, but luckily there is a solution.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Not only does this liquid detergent leave your clothes feeling fresh, but its advanced odor-eliminating technology can get rid of any musty or smelly odors that have been clinging on since the last wash!
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 1 Apr. 2023
Brown Baby Poop When your baby starts eating solid food, a range of healthy bacteria populates their intestines, producing browner and smellier poop.
—Nicole Harris, Parents, 28 Sep. 2023
Additionally, the scent helps keep clothes smelling great for months at a time, so you won't be caught out with smelly garments.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 4 Apr. 2023
Yosemite officials reminded visitors to keep smelly objects like food or sunscreen locked away in lockers or canisters.
—Vanessa Arredondo, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2023
The fabric also has odor-inhibiting technology to ward off smelly bacteria and keep you fresh all day long.
—Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Women's Health, 9 Aug. 2023
However, the female tree is messy with smelly fruit.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 21 July 2023
Diaper blowouts and other incredibly smelly nappies are a part of caring for a baby.
—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 26 July 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1862, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near smelly
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“Smelly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smelly. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
Kids Definition
smelly
adjective
smellier; smelliest
: having a smell and especially a bad smell
smelly socks
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