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Definition of stinky

stinky

/ˈstɪŋ.ki/
stink · y
Adverb:stinkily
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1

Having a strong, unpleasant, or foul smell.

Example

"Please leave your stinky gym shoes on the porch so they do not make the hallway smell bad."

2

(Informal) Very bad, unpleasant, or of poor quality.

Example

"The grumpy toddler gave everyone a stinky attitude until it was time for his afternoon nap."

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• Rhymes for stinky

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 19th century from the noun and verb 'stink' (from Old English 'stincan', originally meaning to emit any smell, good or bad) combined with the adjectival suffix '-y'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Stinky. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/stinky
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