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

  • (..) Watch its head! Just put it down. Its nose is dry. That means something is wrong with it. Maybe we should lick it. Just in case. I'll do it. You know, the baby stinks. So if it poops, where does it go? Humans are disgusting. Okay, you. Check for poop. Why am I the poop checker? (..)
    2002 Ice Age
  • (..) They left without me. They do this every year! Why? Doesn't anyone love me? Isn't there anyone who cares about Sid the Sloth? All right, I'll just go by myself. Oh. Stinks! Hey, wait, buddy! Tell me next time! I can't believe it. Fresh and green. Frank, you're cutest ever. Go ahead, pick it. (..)
    2002 Ice Age