stinky
10 synonyms for stinky, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Having a strong, unpleasant smell.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Comes from Middle English stinky, stynky; equivalent to stink plus -y. It compares with Dutch stinkig ("stinky, foul, rotten"), Low German stinkig ("stinking, stinky"), German stinkig ("stinky") and Hunsrik stinkich, and also with Saterland Frisian stjunkerch ("stinky") and West Frisian stjonkerich ("stinky").
Full origin of stinky →Frequently asked questions
What does “stinky” mean?
The word “stinky” means having a strong, unpleasant smell. In plain terms, a casual, everyday word for something that smells bad, or is just unpleasant.
How do you pronounce “stinky”?
“Stinky” is pronounced STIHNG-kee (/ˈstɪŋki/ in IPA).
How do you use “stinky” in a sentence?
Here is “stinky” used in a sentence: “His gym shoes were stinky after the tournament.”
What part of speech is “stinky”?
“Stinky” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “stinky” have?
“Stinky” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: having a strong, unpleasant smell.
