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

  • (..) Yeah. I got, uh... smelly garbage or old dumpster. You got low tide? No. How about wet dog? Yep. Stink it up. ( growling ) You know, I am so romantic sometimes I think I should just marry myself. Give me a break, (..)
    2001 Monsters, Inc.
  • (..) You see, we've hired some new scare recruits and frankly, they're... they're, um... uh... Inexperienced? Oh, they stink! Uh-huh. And I thought maybe you might come by tomorrow and give them a demonstration. Show them what it takes (..)
    2001 Monsters, Inc.