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smelly

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/ˈsmɛli/ · smel-ly

having a strong, unpleasant smell.

Meanings

adjectiveinformal

having a strong, unpleasant smell.

ایک مضبوط، ناخوشگوار بو رکھتا ہے۔

بدبودار

badbodar

Synonyms

foulstinkyrankبدبو دارتعفن زدہبےبانگ

Antonyms

freshpleasantsweetتازہخوشبودارمیٹھا

Common Collocations

  • smelly socks
  • smelly food
  • smelly garbage

Example Sentences

The smelly garbage attracted a lot of flies.

بدبودار کچرا بہت ساری مکھیوں کو اپنی طرف متوجہ کرتا ہے۔

Badbodar kachra bohat saari makhiyon ko apni taraf mutawajjih karta hai.

After the rain, the smelly fish left on the shore began to rot.

بارش کے بعد، کنارے پر چھوڑے گئے بدبودار مچھلی سڑنا شروع ہوگئی۔

Barish ke baad, kinare par chhoday gaye badbodar machhli sardna shuru hogayi.

He couldn't stand the smelly old shoes in the corner.

وہ کونے میں بدبودار پرانی جوتیوں کو برداشت نہیں کر سکا۔

Woh kone mein badbodar purani jootiyon ko bardasht nahi kar saka.

Easily Confused With

smelly:Smelly refers specifically to an unpleasant odor, while 'fragrant' indicates a pleasant scent.

Word Family

smell
verbبو آنا
smell
nounبو

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'smelly socks' that have been worn for a long time.

Visualize a pair of old socks with flies buzzing around them.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

بدبو سے بچنا بہتر ہے۔

Badboo se bachna behter hai.

Avoiding bad smells is better.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "smellic" — having a smell

First known use: 15th century

The term 'smelly' has evolved from the Old English 'smellic,' which initially described something that has a smell, often with a negative connotation.