stank
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Verb — Past tense of stink; smelled bad.
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Etymology
A dialect respelling of "stink," from a regional pronunciation pattern where "i" shifts toward "a." The music sense is a modern slang extension — a groove so raw it practically has a smell.
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What does “stank” mean?
The word “stank” means past tense of stink; smelled bad. In plain terms, mostly used today as the old-fashioned past tense of "stink" (it stank), or as slang for a deep, funky groove in music.
How do you pronounce “stank”?
“Stank” is pronounced STANGK (/ˈsteɪ̯ŋk/ in IPA).
How do you use “stank” in a sentence?
Here is “stank” used in a sentence: “The locker room stank of sweat after the game.”
What part of speech is “stank”?
Depending on how it is used, “stank” can be a verb and a noun.
How many meanings does “stank” have?
“Stank” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: past tense of stink; smelled bad.