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

  • (..) and electronic games ... The three best films of the summer. The Dark Knight, A War Film and Pineapple Express - So? - It says that all stink! #What interests you? I dunno. Go downtown shopping with their girlfriends silly. - Is she pretty? Careful there. - Yes. (..)
    2014 Boyhood
  • (..) Neither have a place to live! It stinks! #Samantha! I do the best I can! #And you're right, it sucks! But not stink half as what an idiot drunk sucks ... banging your head against the wall! So enough with the attitude shit! Strap yourself. If you need anything I'll be in the classroom . (..)
    2014 Boyhood