stink
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intransitive verb \ˈstiŋk\stank \ˈstaŋk\ or stunk \ˈstəŋk\ stunkstink·ing
Definition of STINK
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
- The food is good at that restaurant, but the service stinks.
- 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
2stink
nounDefinition of STINK
1
: a strong offensive odor : stench
2
: a public outcry against something : fuss <made a big stink when asked to leave>
See Examples of STINK
- People raised a stink about the new law.
- He kicked up a stink about the way he'd been treated.
First Known Use of STINK
13th century
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