destinkify

present singular third person destinkifies · participle present destinkifying · participle past destinkified · past destinkified

1. humorousslangTo mask or remove the odor from; to deodorize.

   How can i destinkify my boots so they smell better or more neutral?

   1998 December 29, Geraldine, “Boot inqueries”, in alt.gothic.fashion (Usenet)

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   After banishing his^([sic]) immediately to the shower on arrival home (grin), I use a full cup of vinegar (plain cheap white stuff) tossed into the wash to destinkify his clothes.

   1996 April 10, Brett Williams, “Re: Odor in Fabrics”, in rec.crafts.textiles.sewing (Usenet)

   “It takes you that long to destinkify yourself?” he asked, walking back toward his aunt's.

   2013, Brittany Geragotelis, Life's a Witch, Simon & Schuster, →ISBN, page 302

   Synonyms: defunkify, destink