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

  • (..) This is the fun side, where we'll have a great time surviving until we go home. -A yabbadabbado old time! -This side's the best. That side stinks! You're on the Jersey side of this cesspool! -Wilma! -Now what do we do? Don't worry. (..)
    2005 Madagascar