Musky - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

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SKIP TO CONTENT musky /ˈmʌski/ /ˈmʌski/ IPA guide

Other forms: muskier; muskiest

A musky smell might make you close your eyes and smile, or it might make you leave a room. Either way, it’s a very strong and sweet odor that's hard to ignore.

Musk is a scent that deer secrete to convince a mate to cuddle with them, and so a musky odor often does the same for humans. But not always! A woman wearing musky perfume might inspire you to ask her on a date, but sometimes rotting fruit smells musky as well. Hard to know whether smelling musky is a good or bad thing. If you can’t decide, just go scent-free.

Definitions of musky

adjective resembling the smell of musk synonyms: fragrant pleasant-smelling

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