stunk
Americanverb
verb
Example Sentences
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For the past five years, returns have stunk, especially following a 28% tumble for the ETF since the end of October.
From Barron's ● Apr. 16, 2026
“It was disgusting,” she said, explaining that the walls were damp and mouldy, while the flat was dirty and stunk of cigarette smoke.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2024
At the time, Garvey was trying to organize charity sports events, which he stunk at, to put it politely.
From Slate ● May 29, 2024
Well, he stunk in that department as well.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 5, 2024
Sometimes his trash fires stunk pretty bad, depending on the types of atoms the bullfighter was freeing.
From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith
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