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Definition stink in American English

stink noun

[singular] noun
/stɪŋk/
Example

The window was closed, and the stink was overpowering.

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2

a situation in which people complain angrily about something

Example

Local residents are kicking up a stink over the new road.

Example

There was a real stink over his appointment as mayor.

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Definition stink in American English