stinkin'

Giving off odor

Stinkin' is an informal spelling of stinking, capturing casual pronunciation.

It works as an intensifier meaning very or extremely: I'm stinkin' rich, stinkin' drunk.

The dropped g signals folksy or humorous emphasis, often with mock complaint or exaggeration: It's stinkin' hot out here.

disgust

reeking

Emitting strong foul smell

  • putridDecomposed and foul-smelling
  • rottenDecomposed or corrupt
  • foulOffensive or illegal

fetid · rank · smelly · malodorous · rancid · nauseating · revolting · gross · funky · musty

emphatic

freakin'

Polite substitute swear

darn · doggone · dadgum · lousy · rotten · stupid · blinking · bleeding · ruddy · crummy

Opposites
odor quality

stinkin'fragrant

Emitting pleasant smell

aromatic · perfumed · fresh · scented · flowery

COLLOQUIAL INTENSIFIER (negative vs. positive)

stinkin'freakin

Mild intensifying exclamation

flippin · fabulously · bloomin · amazingly · wonderfully

freshness/decay state

stinkin'fresh

Newly made, not stale

clean · pristine · pure · wholesome · unspoiled

Phrases
Family

stinking

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G