- Bilgy
- Bilgy Bil"gy, a. Having the smell of bilge water. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Bilgy
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bilgy — [bil′jē] adj. looking or smelling like bilge water … English World dictionary
bilgy — /bil jee/, adj., bilgier, bilgiest. Naut. smelling like bilge water. [1875 80; BILGE + Y1] * * * … Universalium
bilgy — adjective Containing, or resembling, bilge … Wiktionary
bilgy — /ˈbɪldʒi/ (say biljee) adjective smelling like bilge water …
bilgy — adjective smelling like bilge water • Similar to: ↑malodorous, ↑malodourous, ↑unpleasant smelling, ↑ill smelling, ↑stinky • Derivationally related forms: ↑bilge … Useful english dictionary
bilgy fish — a foul smelling fish caused by rapid growth of anaerobic bacteria. Occurs when fish are stored under conditions where air is excluded, e.g. pressed against the side of a warm container. Also called stinker … Dictionary of ichthyology
stinker — bilgy fish (a foul smelling fish (Canada) caused by rapid growth of anaerobic bacteria. Occurs when fish are stored under conditions where air is excluded, e.g. pressed against the side of a warm container) … Dictionary of ichthyology
stinky — bilgy fish (a foul smelling fish (Canada) caused by rapid growth of anaerobic bacteria. Occurs when fish are stored under conditions where air is excluded, e.g. pressed against the side of a warm container) … Dictionary of ichthyology
bilge water — noun water accumulated in the bilge of a ship • Syn: ↑bilge • Derivationally related forms: ↑bilgy (for: ↑bilge), ↑bilge (for: ↑bilge) … Useful english dictionary
ill-smelling — adjective having an unpleasant smell • Syn: ↑malodorous, ↑malodourous, ↑unpleasant smelling, ↑stinky • Ant: ↑fragrant (for: ↑malodorous) … Useful english dictionary
