stink

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verb \ˈstiŋk\
stank\ˈstaŋk\ or stunk\ˈstəŋk\stunkstink·ing

Definition of STINK

intransitive verb
1
: to emit a strong offensive odor <stank of urine>
2
: to be offensive <the election stank of corruption>; also : to be in bad repute
3
: to possess something to an offensive degree <stinking with wealth>
4
: to be extremely bad or unpleasant <the performance stank> <that news really stinks>
stinky \ˈstiŋ-kē\ adjective

Examples of STINK

  1. The food is good at that restaurant, but the service stinks.
  2. Having a root canal stinks.

Origin of STINK

Middle English, from Old English stincan; akin to Old High German stinkan to emit a smell
First Known Use: before 12th century

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