stinky

word

/ˈstɪŋki/
STING-kee
/stˈɪŋki/
STING-kee

Definition

Having a strong and unpleasant smell; something that smells very bad.

Usage & Nuances

'Stinky' is informal and often used to describe unpleasant smells from things like socks, food, or trash. Sometimes used playfully, especially with children, e.g., 'stinky feet.' Not appropriate for formal writing.

Example Sentences

This cheese is really stinky.

basic

Whoa, something smells stinky in here!

natural

Don't forget to throw away that stinky food in the fridge.

natural

My dog gets stinky after playing in the rain.

natural

The trash can is very stinky.

basic

He took off his stinky socks.

basic