ˈfiː.tə ˈfi.təɹ ˌmælˈəʊ.də(ɹ) ˌmælˈo(ʊ).dəɹ stɛntʃ stɪŋk stɪŋk sʌk smell badly and offensively The building reeks of smoke be inadequate or objectionable this sucks! this blows! a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant