Definition of stink

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stink    (stngk) KEY  

VERB:
stank   (stngk) KEY   or stunk   (stngk) KEY  , stunk , stink·ing , stinks
VERB:
intr.

1. To emit a strong foul odor.
2. 1. To be highly offensive or abhorrent.
   2. To be in extremely bad repute.
3. Slang To have something to an extreme or offensive degree: a family that stinks with money; a deed that stinks of treachery.
4. Slang
   1. To be of an extremely low or bad quality: This job stinks.
   2. To have the appearance of dishonesty or corruption: Something about his testimony stinks.

VERB:
tr.

To cause to stink: garbage that stinks up the yard.

NOUN:

1. A strong offensive odor; a stench. See Synonyms at stench.
2. Slang A scandal or controversy: "the stink over sexual politics in the military" (David Nyhan).

IDIOM:
make /raise a stink Slang

To make a great fuss.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English stinken, from Old English stincan, to emit a smell

OTHER FORMS:
stinky (Adjective)

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