1. past tense of stink; had a strong unpleasant smell

Examples

• The garbage stank so badly we had to take it out immediately.
• His socks stank after the long hike.
• The fish stank because it had been left in the sun too long.
• The old basement stank of mold and dampness.
• Her breath stank of garlic after dinner.
• The locker room stank after football practice.