What is another word for Pungy?

Pronunciation: [pˈʌnd͡ʒi] (IPA)

"Pungy" is a colloquial term that is typically used to describe something that is unpleasant smelling or foul. If you are looking for synonyms for this term, then some alternate phrases that you can use are "foul smelling", "stinky", "rancid", "rotten", "putrid", "malodorous", "fetid", "rank", "offensive", "unpleasant-smelling", "nauseating", and "disgusting-smelling". These synonyms can be used interchangeably with "pungy" to describe an unpleasant odor that emanates from anything, be it a person, an animal, or even an object. So, the next time you want to describe a foul smell, you can use any of these synonyms instead of using the term "pungy".

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What are the hypernyms for Pungy?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Pungy

I had scarce set out in a Pungy from the dock, when I perceived a dozen boats about the packet; and when I thrust my shoulders through the gangway, there was the company gathered at the mainmast.
"Richard Carvel, Complete"
Winston Churchill Last Updated: March 5, 2009
The boatswain's pipe whistled, and the big ship was already sliding in the water as I leaped into my Pungy, which Hugo was holding to the ladder.
"Richard Carvel, Complete"
Winston Churchill Last Updated: March 5, 2009
The speaker was a bearded, swarthy, low-set man, who looked out from the cabin of a Pungy boat.
"Tales of the Chesapeake"
George Alfred Townsend

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