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

  • (..) - We are close to catching him. - No, to catching pneumonia. In my world they just leave clues. Or they show up and kidnap me. That stuff does not happen here, because this world stinks! The world is what you make of it. You can give up and go home. Just what? Jack, there he is! Are you nuts?! (..)
    1993 Last Action Hero