Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

skunky

adjective

/ˈskʌŋki/

Definition

Having a strong, unpleasant smell that is suggestive of skunk.

Examples

The milk in the fridge had a skunky smell, indicating it was spoiled.
After leaving the beer out for too long, it took on a skunky flavor that was hard to swallow.
The skunky aroma of the spoiled cheese filled the room, making everyone wrinkle their noses.

Meaning

The term ‘skunky’ typically refers to a foul odor, often associated with certain foods or beverages that have gone bad, or with substances that are pungent and offensive.