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Stink up Meaning in English

expression

ˈstɪŋk/ /ˈəp
STINGK-uhp
stˈɪŋk/ /ˈʌp
st-INGK-UP

Definition

To make a place or thing smell very bad or unpleasant.

Usage & Nuances

Informal, mainly used in spoken English. Usually used with places ('stink up the kitchen'), things, or sometimes even clothes. Not typically used for people directly. Often followed by the thing being made to smell bad.

Example Sentences

The garbage stinks up the kitchen.

basic

Don't let the shoes stink up the closet.

basic

Rotten eggs can stink up a whole room.

basic

If you burn popcorn, it'll really stink up the house.

natural

My brother's hockey bag always stinks up the car.

natural

Don't fry fish in here—you'll stink up the whole office.

natural