adj
stinky
STIHNG-kee
adj
1
Having a strong, unpleasant smell.
"His gym shoes were stinky after the tournament."
2
Bad or unpleasant in a general sense (informal).
"That was a stinky thing to do to a friend."
How to Use Stinky
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual, everyday word for something that smells bad, or is just unpleasant.
When to use it
Informal and often used with children.
Word Forms
stinkier comparative, more stinky comparative, stinkies plural, stinkiest superlative, most stinky superlative
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