Stink ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Stink ( verb )

1. Have or emit an unpleasant odor.
2. Be of poor quality or not worthy of respect.

Origin:

Late middle english: probably imitative of the noise made by a nasal exhalation.

Examples:

1. The room smelled of stale cigarette smoke and other unpleasant odors that made my nose wrinkle in disgust.
2. His constant complaining about the food was enough to make anyone's blood boil.
3. She didn't like the new car because it stank of a cheap, synthetic fragrance.
4. The city was famous for its cheese, but the air around it stank to high heaven.
5. The restaurant was packed and the air was thick with the scent of spicy food, but the wait was worth it.

(As a noun)

Stink ( noun )

1. Have or emit an unpleasant odor.
2. Be of poor quality or not worthy of respect.

Origin:

Late middle english: probably imitative of the noise made by a nasal exhalation.

Examples:

1. The room smelled of stale cigarette smoke and other unpleasant odors that made my nose wrinkle in disgust.
2. His constant complaining about the food was enough to make anyone's blood boil.
3. She didn't like the new car because it stank of a cheap, synthetic fragrance.
4. The city was famous for its cheese, but the air around it stank to high heaven.
5. The restaurant was packed and the air was thick with the scent of spicy food, but the wait was worth it.