stink

Definition

  • verb: to have a very bad smell
  • verb: to emit a strong offensive odor
  • often + 'of'
  • synonyms: stench, smell, pong

Examples

  • It 'stinks' that you can't stay longer. [=I'm very sorry/disappointed that you can't stay longer]

  • Something 'stinks' about his story. [=something about his story does not seem true or honest]

  • The food is good at that restaurant, but the service 'stinks'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) where they found that tooth. Guess what, boys? You start chumming. Oh, man! This really stinks. All right, sharky. Come and get it. What the hell? - Cat: Holy cow! - Is that it? (..)
    2002 Shark Attack 3: Megalodon