as in putrid
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Recent Examples of skunky
English ales were — and are — less bitter and skunky than modern American porters and ales thanks to different hops, Clark said.
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Leslie Shapiro, Washington Post, 19 Sep. 2023
Real weed emits a complex combination of earthy, skunky, and sometimes fruity aromas.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 26 Aug. 2023
Some may gravitate towards the earthy and skunky smells associated with certain cannabis strains, while others may prefer the lighter and less pronounced scent profile offered by delta 8.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 11 Aug. 2023
Different strains produce different levels of skunky phenols and fruity esters.
—Jason P. Dinh, Discover Magazine, 4 Aug. 2022
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Leslie Shapiro, Washington Post, 19 Sep. 2023
Real weed emits a complex combination of earthy, skunky, and sometimes fruity aromas.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 26 Aug. 2023
Some may gravitate towards the earthy and skunky smells associated with certain cannabis strains, while others may prefer the lighter and less pronounced scent profile offered by delta 8.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 11 Aug. 2023
Different strains produce different levels of skunky phenols and fruity esters.
—Jason P. Dinh, Discover Magazine, 4 Aug. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skunky
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There was going to be some good stuff there, and the vampire of folklore is a putrid, walking undead corpse.William Earl, Variety, 26 Dec. 2024
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And, all of a sudden, that putrid defense was posting ratings among the league’s best.Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
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Each lawyer, then, in his or her own way, played a part in creating a caricature: Danny, the kid in a tough situation trying his best to do the right thing; Mr. Neely, that malodorous man with schizophrenia stoking passengers’ fears on the subway.Adam Iscoe, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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Gary Oldman remains as delightful as ever as the malodorous but brilliant Jackson Lamb.Erik Kain, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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There’s nothing worse than getting out into the wilderness, away from society, and then hearing somebody one campsite over start up a loud, smelly gas generator.Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 6 Jan. 2025
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Mushy and smelly roots should be clipped away with sterilized pruners or scissors, while circling roots can be gently teased apart to improve water absorption.Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2024
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Davis was hardly the first to succumb to the lure of the corpse flower (not to be confused with Amorphophallus titanum, which has a giant phallic protrusion and also happens to smell like rancid meat and bear the nickname corpse flower).Hillary Rosner, Discover Magazine, 10 Dec. 2013
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This research extends to the effects of pH and cooking temperature on meaty and species flavor, sweetness, barnyard, and rancid flavor in sheep-meat.ncbi rofl, Discover Magazine, 3 Dec. 2010
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On the nose, Kopi Luwak is earthy, musty, and compost-like, with hints of chocolate and nuts.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Photo: Gilbert Flores/Variety/Getty Images Of all the Academy’s awards-season events, the Governors Awards tends to be the least musty.Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 18 Nov. 2024
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His act is getting stale, for sure, but his talent is undeniable.Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2025
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But a pleasant-smelling compute companion should keep your workspace fresh, even if your ideas are coming up stale.John Burek, PCMAG, 10 Jan. 2025
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The spring break destination also showcases its funkier side with an array of colorful bars and restaurants sprinkled among the condos and hotels.Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2025
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Keith Harris, known as DJ Deckard, is part of Space Cowboys — the collective responsible for the funky, experimental and drum-driven rhythms playing across the dance floor.Nadia Lopez, Axios, 3 Jan. 2025
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Aside this was a pool — five or six feet long and almost as wide — of what appeared to be the same fetid liquid, congealed.Ian Frisch, Curbed, 9 Jan. 2025
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Sears does an excellent job with his role, capturing Johnny’s frenetic desperation to remain afloat in the clan’s fetid storm, but this critic, at least, wanted more for this character.Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Skunky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skunky. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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