Stinky — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective /ˈstiŋk/

Meaning & Definition of Stinky

Stinky (verb)

  1. to emit a strong offensive odor
  2. to be offensive; also, to be in bad repute
  3. to possess something to an offensive degree

Stinky (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having an unpleasant smell

    "a stinky plant that attracts certain insects and then devours them"

    similar: fetid, foul, frowsty (chiefly British), frowsy, funky, fusty, malodorous, musty, noisome, rank, reeking, reeky, ripe, smelly, stenchy, stinking, strong
    related: putrid, rancid, skunky, stale, bad, disgusting, offensive, repulsive, revolting, vile, decayed, decaying, decomposed, decomposing, rotted, rotten, rotting, spoiled, spoiling, dirty, filthy, nasty, noxious, odiferous, odoriferous, odorous
    opposite: ambrosial, aromatic, fragrant, perfumed, redolent, savory, scented, sweet
    near: flowery, fruity, spicy, woodsy

Related Entry: Stink (verb)

Stink is a different word from Stinky. The synonyms below are for stink, not for stinky.

  1. to give off an extremely unpleasant smell

    "the dog stinks because she tangled with a skunk again"

    similar: reek
    related: exhale, savor, smell, decay, decompose, rot, spoil, disgust, offend, repulse, revolt

  2. to be objectionable or unsatisfactory

    "their team really stinks this year"

    similar: bite (informal + sometimes impolite), smell, suck (informal + sometimes impolite)
    opposite: rock (slang), rule (slang)

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Stinky

The most common words with a similar meaning to Stinky:

Chiefly British: frowsty
fetid, foul, frowsy, funky, fusty, malodorous, musty, noisome, rank, reeking, reeky, ripe, smelly, stenchy, stinking, strong

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Stinky

Words with the opposite meaning of Stinky:

ambrosial, aromatic, fragrant, perfumed, redolent, savory, scented, sweet

Related Words for Stinky

putrid, rancid, skunky, stale, bad, disgusting, offensive, repulsive, revolting, vile, decayed, decaying, decomposed, decomposing, rotted, rotten, rotting, spoiled, spoiling, dirty, filthy, nasty, noxious, odiferous, odoriferous, odorous

Near Antonyms of Stinky

flowery, fruity, spicy, woodsy

Word Forms of Stinky

Inflections: stank, stunk, stinking

Derived words: stinky (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Stinky

Middle English, from Old English stincan; akin to Old High German stinkan to emit a smell

First known use: before 12th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Stinky

What does "Stinky" mean?

"Stinky" means to emit a strong offensive odor. As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to emit a strong offensive odor.

What is another word for "Stinky"?

Other words for "Stinky" include fetid, foul, frowsty, frowsy, funky, fusty, malodorous and musty. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Stinky" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Stinky"?

There are 43 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Stinky". Common alternatives include fetid, foul, frowsty, frowsy, funky, fusty, malodorous, musty, noisome and rank.

What is the opposite of "Stinky"?

Antonyms of "Stinky" include ambrosial, aromatic, fragrant, perfumed, redolent, savory, scented and sweet. Near antonyms include flowery, fruity, spicy and woodsy.

How do you use "Stinky" in a sentence?

Examples of "Stinky" in a sentence: "a stinky plant that attracts certain insects and then devours them".

Is "Stinky" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Stinky" can be used as a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Stinky"?

"Stinky" is pronounced /ˈstiŋk/.

What is the origin of the word "Stinky"?

"Stinky" comes from Middle English, from Old English stincan; akin to Old High German stinkan to emit a smell. First known use: before 12th century.