stanks

noun

plural of stank, British dialect
as in puddles
a small often deep body of water the Scottish innkeeper advised swimming in the nearby stank only if the prospect of hypothermia seemed appealing

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  1. puddles
  2. pools
Noun
  • The clips showed the Duke and Duchess of Sussex walking hand-in-hand outdoors, plus scenes of a child’s feet by a fireplace, splashing in puddles and the children riding bikes.
    — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Recent photos of the inside appear to show puddles and stains from water damage and char marks from fire.
    — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of puddles
Noun
  • The tech giants that have run through US markets are now turning to other pools of capital.
    — Ellen DiMauro, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The restrictions put a temporary end to washing cars at home, filling residential pools, non-essential power washing and operating decorative water features.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of pools
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“Stanks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stanks. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.

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