ETYM Latin fetidus, foetidus, from fetere, foetere, to have an ill smell, to stink: cf. French fétide.
(Homonym: feted).
Offensively malodorous; SYN. foetid, foul, foul-smelling, funky, noisome, smelly, putrid, stinking.

1. Giving off a strong unpleasant smell.
2. Wet with secreted or exuded moisture such as sweat or blood or tears; SYN. dripping, watery.

1. Strong and offensive to the sense of smell
2. (slang) Offensively drunk
3. Contemptible, lousy — often used as an intensive