stinkdamp

/ˈstɪŋkdæm/

Definitions

1. noun

a mixture of damp and foul-smelling air; a stench, especially of the kind produced by dampness or decay

“The stinkdamp in the basement was unbearable.”

2. verb

to become or cause to become damp and foul-smelling

“The wet shoes stinkdamped in the dark cellar.”

Synonyms

  • miasma
  • stench

Antonyms

  • aroma
  • freshness