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

  • (..) Can we make spoons? You know what? I was thinkin' about takin' a shower. I'm stinkin' like a dog over here. Mmm. I like the way you stink. Let me take this jacket off. I was looking at myself in the mirror. Uh-huh. I wish I had a pot. (..)
    1994 Pulp Fiction