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smelly
adjective \ˈsme-lē\
: having a bad smell
smell·i·ersmell·i·est
Full Definition of SMELLY
: having a smell; especially : malodorous <smelly socks>
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First Known Use of SMELLY
1862
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smelly
adjective \ˈsme-lē\
smel·li·ersmel·li·est
Definition of SMELLY for Kids
: having an odor and especially a bad odor <smelly sneakers>
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