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A smell so confident it walks into the room before you do.
means To give off a strong, usually unpleasant odor — or the stench itself.
from From Old English reocan, to emit smoke or vapor; the Scots still call chimney smoke reek, which is why Edinburgh earned the nickname Auld Reekie.
Original meaningSmoke, not stink — the smell came later
EdinburghNicknamed Auld Reekie for its smoky skyline
Figurative useSchemes can reek of desperation, no nose required