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Definition stink in American English

stink verb

[intransitive]verb
/stɪŋk/
1

to smell very unpleasant

Example

This cheese stinks!

Example

The kitchen stank of smoke.

Example

It really stinks in here.

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2

to be bad or dishonest

Example

The whole justice system stinks.

Example

The deal stank of corruption.

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Definition stink in American English