Stinky

usgb/ˈstɪŋki/
adjective

Having a strong, unpleasant smell.

He took off his stinky shoes and placed them outside the door.
Visual representation of "stinky" - Having a strong, unpleasant smell

Often appears as...

  • stinky shoes
  • stinky garbage

Usage tips

Disapproving

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Sensory Imagery

Use 'stinky' to vividly describe smells that can almost be sensed.

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The stinky fish market turned my stomach.
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Usually Negative

'Stinky' often conveys a negative opinion towards smells.

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The stinky diaper needed immediate changing.
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Intensity of Smell

'Stinky' is stronger than just 'smelly'; it indicates a powerfully bad odor.

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His stinky breath made people keep their distance.
Visual representation of the word "Stinky"

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