stinky

[sting-kee]

adjective

stinkier, stinkiest 

1. foul smelling; stinking.

2. Informal.,  mean-spirited; nasty.

ˈstinky

/ ˈstɪŋkɪ /

adjective

1. having a foul smell

2. informal,  unpleasant or disgusting

3. informal,  of poor quality; contemptible

Word History and Origins

Origin of stinky¹

stink + -y ¹

Example Sentences

Winning for stinky shoes, it seems, has only raised the bar for the Indian researchers.

From BBC

"I know how much he loves me, that he's willing to go through a rotten, stinky compost pile," she told CTV with a laugh.

From BBC

I’ve eaten stinky socks, rotten eggs and old bandages — thanks to a cruel Jelly Belly Bean Boozled challenge in junior high.

From Salon

The extremely rare — and extremely stinky — corpse flower is about to bloom.

From Los Angeles Times

“What perplexes me is that despite the plant being known for its stinky smell, it also produces several sweet-smelling chemicals.”

From Salon

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