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

  • (..) Foryour information, there's a lot more to ogres than people think. - Example? - Example? - Okay, um, ogres are like onions. - They stink? - Yes-- No! - They make you cry? - No! You leave them out in the sun, they get all brown, start (..)
    2001 Shrek