Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

rotch

verb
/rɒtʃ/
Definition
A lasting foul or bad smell, typically one that becomes noticeable in a space.
Examples
  • The food began to rotch after being left out for several hours.
  • As the garbage piled up, a terrible rotch filled the room.
  • He couldn’t stand the rotch of the old, abandoned building.
Meaning
To rotch means to give off a strong, unpleasant odor, often associated with decay or spoilage.
Synonyms
  • reek
  • stink
  • smell bad
  • miasma