destinkify
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Meaning · English
To mask or remove the odor from; to deodorize.
Register: humorous, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
After banishing his^([sic]) immediately to the shower on arrival home (grin), I use a full cup of vinegar (plain cheap white stuff) tossed into the wash to destinkify his clothes.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “destinkify” mean?
To mask or remove the odor from; to deodorize.
Is “destinkify” formal or informal?
destinkify is generally humorous, slang.