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

  • (..) Let's change the beat. l think we're being attacked. They're everywhere. They're warriors, and they're ugly. They got big teeth, big foreheads, big ears, and they stink. Mangalores. The government sent me to help you. lf somebody hears this, come and get me. (..)
    1997 The Fifth Element