Cool MateMeaning of Stink
To have a strong, unpleasant smell.
In simple words: To smell very bad.
Stink in a sentence
- The garbage can started to stink after a week.
- The fish began to stink in the hot weather.
- The room stinks of old cigarettes and stale air.
- He didn't want to stink in front of his friends.
How to use Stink
Often used informally. Can refer to bad smells or unpleasant situations. Avoid in formal writing.
Grammar pattern
stink + object
Memory hint
Imagine a skunk that stinks up everything around it.
Related words
Collocations with Stink
- stink of
- really stink
- stink up
- make things stink
- stink to high heaven
Opposites of Stink
- sweet
- fragrance
- perfume
Common mistakes with Stink
- Confused with 'stunk' - remember it's present tense.
- Using 'stink' with only a subject - needs an object.
- Mixing up with 'smell' - 'stink' is more negative.
Stink appears in
Stink in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
رائحة كريهة
ريحتها وحشة أوي.
- Bengaliবাংলা
দুর্গন্ধ ছড়ানো, দুর্গন্ধ হওয়া
খুব বাজে গন্ধ হওয়া।
- GermanDeutsch
Stinken
Sehr schlecht riechen.
- SpanishEspañol
Apestar
Oler muy mal.
- Persianفارسی
بو دادن، گندیدن
بوی خیلی بدی دادن.
- FrenchFrançais
Puer, Empester
Sentir très mauvais.
- Hindiहिन्दी
बदबू आना
बहुत बुरी गंध आना।
- ItalianItaliano
Puzzare
Avere un odore molto cattivo.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Feder
Cheirar muito mal.
- RussianРусский
Вонь, вонять
Очень плохо пахнуть.
- Urduاردو
بدبو ہونا، بدبو آنا
بہت بری بو آنا۔
- Chinese中文
发臭, 臭味
闻起来很糟糕。
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Frequently asked questions about Stink
What does Stink mean?
To smell very bad.
What is the definition of Stink?
To have a strong, unpleasant smell.
How do you use Stink in a sentence?
The garbage can started to stink after a week.
Can you give another example of Stink?
The fish began to stink in the hot weather.
What are synonyms for Stink?
Common alternatives include smell, reek, foul, stench, odor.
What is the opposite of Stink?
Opposite meanings include sweet, fragrance, perfume.
What words go with Stink?
It commonly pairs with stink of, really stink, stink up, make things stink, stink to high heaven.
What are common mistakes when using Stink?
Confused with 'stunk' - remember it's present tense. Using 'stink' with only a subject - needs an object. Mixing up with 'smell' - 'stink' is more negative.
How do you pronounce Stink?
US: //stɪŋk//, UK: //stɪŋk//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Stink?
Often used informally. Can refer to bad smells or unpleasant situations. Avoid in formal writing.