Reekin

n.

Heard in Derry and Cork

Emitting a very bad smell. Pronounced ree-kin.

In use

*Jim walks over* ' Awwwh Jim yer pits are reekin!'

Posh English

My word, Jim, your armpits are positively reeking!

Same phrase, other counties

  • A bad butt on a wham barTo do a dare for bad odds.
  • Bad buzzA negative atmosphere, bad vibe, or unpleasant social energy.
  • Bad cessBad luck.
  • Bad doseA severe case or bad bout of an illness.
  • Bad eggA bad or untrustworthy person, especially a troublemaker.
  • Bad pintThe one bad pint many people accidentally drink along with the 15 good ones also…