Stink: meaning, definitions and examples

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stink

[ stɪŋk ]

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bad smell

To emit a strong and unpleasant odor. It is often used to describe something that smells extremely bad.

Synonyms

foul odor, reek, smell bad

Examples of usage

The garbage can stinks.
His feet stink after a long day at work.

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bad smell

A strong and unpleasant odor.

Synonyms

foul odor, reek, stench

Examples of usage

There is a stink coming from the bathroom.
The room was filled with a terrible stink.

Translations

Translations of the word "stink" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fedor

🇮🇳 बदबू

🇩🇪 Gestank

🇮🇩 bau busuk

🇺🇦 сморід

🇵🇱 smród

🇯🇵 悪臭 (akushū)

🇫🇷 puanteur

🇪🇸 hedor

🇹🇷 koku

🇰🇷 악취 (akchwi)

🇸🇦 رائحة كريهة

🇨🇿 smrad

🇸🇰 zápach

🇨🇳 臭味 (chòuwèi)

🇸🇮 smrad

🇮🇸 fýla

🇰🇿 сасық иіс

🇬🇪 სუნი

🇦🇿 iy

🇲🇽 hedor

Word origin

The word 'stink' originated from the Old English word 'stincan', which meant to emit a strong odor. Over time, the word evolved to its current form, retaining its original meaning of a foul smell. The use of 'stink' to describe bad odors has been common in the English language for centuries, reflecting the universal experience of unpleasant smells.