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

  • (..) Excuse me. Harry. Hey! Read the badge, Potter! Can I have a word? - All right. - You stink, Potter! - Potter, you stink! - Harry Potter smells! Dragons. That's the first task. - They've got one for each of us. - Come on, Ced! (..)
    2005 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
  • (..) to bring him over from Romania. Didn't Ron tell you that? No, he didn't. He didn't tell me a thing. - You cheat, Potter. - You stink, Potter. - Good luck, Potter. - Potter stinks! - Cedric rules. - Thanks. Like the badge? (..)
    2005 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire