stinking

[ˈstɪŋkɪŋ]

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The word "stinking" usually describes something that smells bad.

When people say something stinks, they often mean it has a strong and unpleasant odor. This can happen with trash or leftovers when they've been left out too long, but it's not just about garbage – anything can start to smell bad if it gets old or spoiled. For example, you might complain that your gym shoes are stinking after wearing them for days without washing them. Even a stinky fish at the market is still edible, but its smell is pretty overwhelming.

How common is "stinking"?

Word stinking is considered rare in modern English.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.

Definitions

verb

To have a strong bad smell.
To be greatly inferior; to perform badly.
Example: That movie stinks. I didn't even stay for the end.
To give an impression of dishonesty or untruth.
Example: Something stinks about the politician's excuses.
To cause to stink; to affect by a stink.

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adjective

Having a pungent smell.
Very bad and undesirable.
Example: Despite leading the way for years, the new model is really stinking.
An intensifier, a minced oath.
Example: We don’t need your stinking sympathy.

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Real examples of "stinking" in context

Gordon Ramsay Savagely Critiques Spicy Wings | Hot Ones

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Every hole in my body is fucking stinking right now. It is ringing like fuck.

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