skunky
1 of 1adjective/ˈskʌŋki/
Forms:skunkier,skunkiest
1
having a strong, pungent smell, often likened to the scent of a skunk
C2- The beer had been stored improperly, resulting in a skunky flavor that was off-putting to the drinkers.
- The wine had been corked, giving it a skunky odor that was immediately noticeable upon opening the bottle.
- After being left out in the sun for too long, the milk turned skunky and sour, making it undrinkable.
- The cheese had been aged too long and developed a skunky taste that overwhelmed its other flavors.
- The refrigerator had broken down, causing all of the food inside to become skunky and spoiled.