Word Adjective
stinky
adj.
A2 Elementary US /ˈstɪŋki/ UK /stˈɪŋki/ stinky
Definition
adj.having a strong, unpleasant smell. You use this to describe things like old socks or bad food.
adj.emitting a strong, foul, or offensive odour. Often used in informal contexts to describe organic decay or poor hygiene.
Examples
“The stinky cheese has a very strong smell.”
“He left his stinky gym clothes in the locker for a week, and now the whole room smells.”
“While some find the scent of durian fruit to be sweet and creamy, others find it so stinky that it is banned from public transport in several countries.”
Usage
Commonly used as a predicative adjective after 'be', 'get', or 'smell'.
This entry
Level A2 · Elementary
Frequency Occasional
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