smellfungus Definition
a person who is always finding fault and complaining.
Using smellfungus: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "smellfungus" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He was such a smellfungus, always criticizing everything.
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Don't be such a smellfungus and try to enjoy the party.
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She became known as the office smellfungus, always complaining about her coworkers.
smellfungus Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for smellfungus
Origins of smellfungus
from Laurence Sterne's novel 'Tristram Shandy', where Smelfungus was a character who always found fault with everything he encountered on his travels
Summary: smellfungus in Brief
The term 'smellfungus' [smel-fuhng-guhs] refers to a person who is always finding fault and complaining. It is often used to describe someone who is overly critical and negative, as in 'He was such a smellfungus, always criticizing everything.' Synonyms include 'faultfinder,' 'complainer,' and 'grumbler.'
