Stink out

verb

To fill a place with a strong and unpleasant smell.

He stinks out the room with his smelly socks.
Visual representation of "stink out" - To fill a place with a strong and unpleasant smell.

Often appears as...

  • stink out a room
  • stink out the place

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

verb

To fill a place with a strong and unpleasant smell.

He stinks out the room with his smelly socks.
Visual representation of "stink out" - To fill a place with a strong and unpleasant smell.

Often appears as...

  • stink out a room
  • stink out the place

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

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Visual representation of "stink out"
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Negative Connotation

The phrase often implies disapproval or disgust due to a bad smell.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
Despite the clean-up, someone managed to stink out the cafeteria again.
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Informal Usage

Used in casual conversation, not in formal writing or speaking.

Illustration for Informal Usage
I can't invite friends over; my roommate's cooking always stinks out the apartment.
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Active Form

Often used actively with someone causing the unpleasant smell.

Illustration for Active Form
He's stinking out the bus with his unwashed gym clothes.
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Negative Connotation

The phrase often implies disapproval or disgust due to a bad smell.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
Despite the clean-up, someone managed to stink out the cafeteria again.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Informal Usage

Used in casual conversation, not in formal writing or speaking.

Illustration for Informal Usage
I can't invite friends over; my roommate's cooking always stinks out the apartment.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Active Form

Often used actively with someone causing the unpleasant smell.

Illustration for Active Form
He's stinking out the bus with his unwashed gym clothes.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Negative Connotation

The phrase often implies disapproval or disgust due to a bad smell.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
Despite the clean-up, someone managed to stink out the cafeteria again.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Informal Usage

Used in casual conversation, not in formal writing or speaking.

Illustration for Informal Usage
I can't invite friends over; my roommate's cooking always stinks out the apartment.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Active Form

Often used actively with someone causing the unpleasant smell.

Illustration for Active Form
He's stinking out the bus with his unwashed gym clothes.
Visual representation of the word "Stink out"

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