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stinking Definition

stink·ing (-iŋ)

adjective

  1. that stinks; bad-smelling
  2. Slang
    1. very bad, unsatisfactory, etc.
    2. offensive, disgusting, etc.

adverb

Slang to an excessive or offensive degree

stinking Related Forms
stink·ingly adverb
stinking Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • chamomile: Stinking chamomile is frost hardy at the rosette stage and can grow as a winter annual in Britain.
  • hangover: The full fry There are many theories as to why nothing beats a full English breakfast in the event of a stinking hangover.
  • iris: The " stinking iris " , a rare plant, is also to be found in this area.
  • mud: No more the wounded dragged from stinking mud, Or the constant rain that starts the flood.
  • cold: I have been avoiding Diet thread due to inability to do it, blaming a stinking cold at the moment!
  • fish: A distinct smell of stinking fish began to permeate the EU institutions!

Modifying Another Word

  • back: After all, no one likes to go out to a pub for a drink and come back stinking of cigarette smoke.

Used with adjective complement

  • come: After all, no one likes to go out to a pub for a drink and come back stinking of cigarette smoke.

Browse dictionary entries near stinking

  1. stinkhorn
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  3. stink bug
  4. stink bomb
  5. stink
  6. stingy
  7. stingray
  8. stinging hair
  9. stinger
  10. stingaree
  1. stinking smut
  2. stinko
  3. stinkpot
  4. stinkstone
  5. stinkweed
  6. stinkwood
  7. stint
  8. stipe
  9. stipel
  10. stipend