smell up
The phrase "smell up" is commonly used in informal contexts to describe the action of causing or having an unpleasant odor.
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Definition
B2Everyday Life
(informal)To cause an area or object to have a bad smell.
Example
- The garbage is starting to smell up the kitchen.
- His sweaty gym clothes are smelling up the entire room.
B2Everyday Life
(informal)To have an unpleasant odor.
Example
- The old shoes are really smelling up.
- Those rotten eggs are smelling up the fridge.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "smell up":
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