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

  • (..) I think you speak from the heart, Montana. this Lopez, your boss... he had Iike that working for him. His judgment stinks. So I think to myseIf... how many other mistakes has this Lopez guy made? How can I trust his organisation? You teII me, Tony. (..)
    1983 Scarface
  • (..) I don't want you in this house anymore! I don't want you around Gina. So come on. Get out! And take this Iousy money with you. It stinks. GINA: Why do you have to spoiI it for everybody? Okay, Mama. No. Tony, wait a minute! GINA: Don't go, pIease! (..)
    1983 Scarface