fetid

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Meaning · English

Unpleasant.

Register: dated, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

"I'm not going to promise anything after the perfectly fetid way you're running off," she retorted.

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 “fetid” mean?

Unpleasant.

Is “fetid” formal or informal?

fetid is generally dated, slang.