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

  • (..) ...concerned. No, no, he's no cop. He got out of the joint three weeks ago. - Cunt cop. - No, no, no. He talks like his shit don't stink, but he's good people. Well, I knew his father. - I liked his Uncle Jackie better. - Jackie was all right. Uncle Jackie was excellent. (..)
    2006 The Departed