stink
verb
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stank\ ˈstaŋk
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stunk;
stinking
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stunk;
stinking
Definition of stink
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: to emit a strong offensive odor
stank of urine
2
: to be offensive
the election stank of corruption
also
: to be in bad repute
3
: to possess something to an offensive degree
stinking with wealth
4
: to be extremely bad or unpleasant
the performance stank that news really stinks
stink
nounDefinition of stink (Entry 2 of 2)
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Other Words from stink
Verb
stinky
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adjective
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adjective
Synonyms & Antonyms for stink
Synonyms: Verb
Synonyms: Noun
Antonyms: Noun
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Examples of stink in a Sentence
Verb
The food is good at that restaurant, but the service stinks. Having a root canal stinks.Noun
People raised a stink about the new law. He kicked up a stink about the way he'd been treated.
Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Toxic algae often stink, sometimes producing a downright nauseating smell, yet animals may be attracted to the smell and taste of them, according to the EPA. — Jeff Forward, Houston Chronicle, "Woodlands officials: No blue-green algae in township ponds, lakes," 15 Aug. 2019 Now, does that stink for a guy that's 86 to 88 and can really command it? — Tom Verducci, SI.com, "Walker Buehler Has the Arm, Arsenal and Attitude to Be a Star," 13 Aug. 2019 In those days, many bag men turned up at tournaments stinking of booze. — Matt Majendie, CNN, "The Open 2019: Why a sense of humor and rhino-like skin are crucial for caddies," 16 July 2019 The usual culprits were blamed in what has become an annual bout of soul-searching: HDTVs give fans a better view of the game, stadium WiFi stinks, tickets and parking are too expensive, students care less about their schools’ teams, etc. — nola.com, "$2 beers! $1 hot dogs! Louisiana Lafayette football sets new standard for concession prices," 29 June 2019 Leaning back in a chair in his office on Sunday morning, Scott Servais was asked if Saturday’s stink still lingered 12 hours later. — Mike Vorel, The Seattle Times, "Back-to-back homers lift Mariners over streaking Twins in series finale," 19 May 2019 Toxic algae often stink, sometimes producing a downright nauseating smell, yet animals may be attracted to the smell and taste of them, according to the EPA. — Jeff Forward, Houston Chronicle, "Woodlands officials: No blue-green algae in township ponds, lakes," 15 Aug. 2019 Toxic algae often stink, sometimes producing a downright nauseating smell, yet animals may be attracted to the smell and taste of them, according to the EPA. — Susan Scutti, CNN, "How to spot the toxic algae that's killing dogs in the Southeast," 12 Aug. 2019 Punch turns his stick into a cricket bat and swats the stinking brimstone back at the Devil. — Robert Coover, The New Yorker, "Citizen Punch," 18 July 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Other species of true bugs include stink bugs, cicadas, aphids and leafhoppers. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Column: Milkweed offers great learning activity for kids," 10 Aug. 2019 The night air was close and cloudless, sultry with the stink of the seasonal silage coming off the surrounding fields. — Colin Barrett, Harper's magazine, "The Alps," 22 July 2019 Fans positioned at the front and back of the store circulated the stink of spoiled food Monday, sending puffs of hot air up and down aisles jammed with merchandise. — Robert Anglen, azcentral, "Phoenix Family Dollar store without air conditioning for weeks as temps eclipse 110," 17 July 2019 Buy Now: $2.50, target.com Gold Bond Ultimate Skin Therapy Cream with Aloe This bargain brand soaks into your skin immediately with nearly zero oily residue, plus it’s fragrance-free so your scent-sensitive seat mate won’t give you the stink-eye. — Rachel Tepper Paley, Condé Nast Traveler, "Everything You Need to Make Your Own Business-Class Worthy Dopp Kit," 20 June 2019 For example, females of some species of stink bug nestle a fecal pellet near freshly laid eggs to serve as the larvae’s first meal, thereby inoculating them with their mother’s gut microbiome. — Quanta Magazine, "Should Evolution Treat Our Microbes as Part of Us?," 20 Nov. 2018 Ridge Merino Inversion Midweight Crew Merino Wool Base Layer ($65) Transition from a hike to a long car ride without the stink with this moisture-wicking 100 percent merino base layer. — Janna Irons, Outside Online, "Essential Gear for Road-Trip Season," 23 Apr. 2018 This method may also cause a bit of a stink (seriously!); the microwave should only be used as a last resort. — Amy Mitchell, Country Living, "How to Ripen an Avocado Fast," 3 May 2019 The iCloud web app stinks, and iCloud for Windows is far more complicated to use than other services. — David Pierce, WSJ, "Cluttered Phone and Computer? Put Your Files in the Cloud," 9 Sep. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'stink.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for stink
stink
verb
English Language Learners Definition of stink
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to have a very bad smell
: to do something very poorly
: to be very low in quality
stink
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of stink (Entry 2 of 2)
: a very bad smell
informal
: a situation in which someone complains in a very angry and often public way
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stink
verb
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stank