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Meaning of stinky
The primary meaning of the word "stinky" is having a strong and unpleasant smell.
Etymology of stinky
The word "stinky" is derived from the word "stink", which has its roots in Old English and Germanic languages, and is related to the Proto-Indo-European root "steig-", meaning "to stick" or "to pierce", possibly referring to the piercing or sticking quality of a strong smell.
The word "stinky" has been in use since the 17th century, initially as a colloquial or dialectical term, and has since become a common adjective in modern English.
Synonyms
foul
smelly
malodorous
pungent
putrid
noxious
fetid
rank
rancid
foul-smelling
loathsome
disgusting
repulsive
nauseating
sickening
vile
repugnant
abhorrent
offensive
objectionable
unpleasant
disagreeable
distasteful
nasty
gross
horrible
dreadful
atrocious
heinous
ghastly
gruesome
repellant
odious
detestable
Definitions
- Having a strong and unpleasant smell
- Giving off a strong and unpleasant odor
- Having a smell that is offensive or disgusting
Usage Examples
- The stinky fish had been left out for too long and was starting to rot.
- The gym socks were stinky after the intense workout.
- The stinky drain in the kitchen needed to be cleaned immediately.