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stinking

/ˈstɪŋkɪŋ/

When used to describe a smell, it is a literal description. However, when used to describe a person or situation, it is informal and often expresses anger or annoyance. In the phrase "stinking rich," the word is used as an intensifier to mean 'extremely,' though it can sometimes imply that the wealth was gained in an unfair way.

💬Trò chuyện

🎬Tuesday afternoon in a sterile corporate office, Sarah is at her desk while Mark is hiding in the breakroom.
Mark

Bro, someone left some stinking tuna in the microwave. I'm sketching out of here.

Mark
Sarah
Sarah

Typical. Just don't let David catch you slacking again.

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Mark uses 'stinking' to describe a strong, unpleasant smell (definition 1). He employs the slang phrase 'sketching out of here' (meaning leaving quickly or feeling uneasy) to fit his slacker persona, while Sarah's response highlights their shared dynamic of avoiding their boss.

Ý nghĩa

adjective

Having a strong, unpleasant smell.

"The stinking fish had been left out in the sun for hours."

adjective

Extremely unpleasant, offensive, or unfair (informal).

"I can't believe I have to deal with this stinking mess again."

adjective

Used for emphasis to indicate a large amount of something undesirable.

"He has made a stinking pile of money through dishonest means."

verb (intransitive)

Emitting a strong or unpleasant smell.

"The garbage is stinking up the entire kitchen."

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