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putrid
/ˈpjuː.tɹɪd/
This word is most commonly used to describe a physical smell that is very strong and unpleasant, usually from something rotting. It can also be used as a metaphor to describe people or systems (like politics) that are 'rotten' or dishonest. In this sense, it describes a feeling of disgust rather than a literal smell.
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🎬Tuesday afternoon in the university library, Chloe is procrastinating on an essay.
Chloe Smith
I just opened my gym bag from last week and it's actually putrid.
Fatima
Gross. Please tell me you aren't bringing that into the quiet zone.
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Chloe uses 'putrid' to describe the repulsive smell of old gym clothes. Fatima's response reflects her disciplined personality and concern for library etiquette, using the term 'quiet zone' to refer to the silent study area.