STINK


Meaning of STINK in English

I. intransitive verb (stank or stunk; stunk; ~ing) Etymology: Middle English, from Old English stincan; akin to Old High German ~an to emit a smell Date: before 12th century to emit a strong offensive odor , to be offensive , to possess something to an offensive degree , to be extremely bad or unpleasant , ~y adjective II. noun Date: 13th century a strong offensive odor ; stench , a public outcry against something ; fuss

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