stank
word · lemma: stink
Definition
'Stank' is the simple past tense of 'stink', meaning something had a very bad or unpleasant smell.
Usage & Nuances
'Stank' is only used as the simple past of 'stink'. Informal and sometimes humorous; often used to describe strong, noticeable bad smells. Do not use 'stank' for people as an insult—use 'smelled bad'. Common phrases: 'the room stank', 'it really stank'.
Spanish: apestaba - olía malPortuguese (BR): cheirava mal - fedidaPortuguese (PT): cheirava mal - cheirava a mauChinese (Simplified): 发臭了 - 有臭味Chinese (Traditional): 發臭了 - 有臭味Hindi: बदबू आईArabic: انبعثت منه رائحة كريهة
Example Sentences
The garbage stank all day long.
basic
His shoes stank after running.
basic
The kitchen stank of burnt food.
basic
Wow, that locker room stank so bad after the game.
natural
Something in the fridge stank up the whole apartment.
natural
Everyone left because it really stank in there.
natural