Stank: meaning, definitions and examples

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stank

 

[ stรฆล‹k ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

strong smell

To stank means to emit a strong and unpleasant odor. This usually occurs when something has decayed or is particularly dirty. The term is often used informally to describe a foul smell, and it can also be applied to people or environments. The word is derived from the past tense of the verb 'stink' and is used to emphasize the intensity of the bad odor.

Synonyms

reek, smell, stink

Examples of usage

  • The garbage stank in the summer heat.
  • After the rain, the wet dog stank up the car.
  • The old cheese stank so badly that we had to throw it away.

Translations

Translations of the word "stank" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fedor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เค‚เคฆเค—เฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gestank

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bau

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะผะตั€ะดั–ะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ smrรณd

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‚ช่‡ญ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท puanteur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hedor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท koku

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•…์ทจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุงุฆุญุฉ ูƒุฑูŠู‡ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ smrad

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ smrad

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆถ่‡ญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ smrad

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lykt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐัั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒฃแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qox

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hedor

Etymology

The word 'stank' is derived from the Old English term 'stincan,' which means 'to smell.' It has cognates in other Germanic languages, reflecting a common Indo-European heritage. The transition to its modern usage reflects a phonetic change, where 'stink' was used as the present tense of the verb and 'stank' emerged as a distinct past form. Over time, 'stank' has evolved to not only describe a past state of emitting an unpleasant odor but also to convey an exaggerated sense of that unpleasantness. The use of 'stank' has been recorded since the 14th century, and while it retains its original meaning, it has also found its way into popular vernacular, often used humorously or informally in various contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,209, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.