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stink
What does stink mean?
No good, lame or unfortunate. 'Stink one' expresses sympathy or disappointment.
"Missed the bus? Aw, stink one."
Origin
New Zealand slang extension of 'stink' to mean bad or unfair.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'stink' mean in Kiwi slang?
As an adjective it means bad, unfair or disappointing, and 'stink one' expresses sympathy.
What does 'stink one' mean?
It's a phrase used to say 'that's a shame' or 'bad luck' when something unfortunate happens.
Where does this use of 'stink' come from?
It's a New Zealand slang extension of the word 'stink' to mean no good or unfair.
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