stinky (adj.)

1888, from stink (n.) + -y (2). Related: Stinkiness. Stinko "of very poor quality" is from 1924.

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mid-13c., "strong offensive odor," from stink (v.). Sense of "extensive fuss" is attested by 1812.

adjective suffix, "full of or characterized by," from Old English -ig, from Proto-Germanic *-iga- (source also of Dutch, Danish, German -ig, Gothic -egs), from PIE -(i)ko-, adjectival suffix, cognate with elements in Greek -ikos, Latin -icus (see -ic). Originally added to nouns in Old English; used from 13c. with verbs, and by 15c. even with other adjectives (for example crispy).

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Definitions of stinky

stinky (adj.)

having an unpleasant smell;

Synonyms: malodorous / malodourous / unpleasant-smelling / ill-smelling

stinky (adj.)

very bad;

Synonyms: icky / crappy / lousy / rotten / shitty / stinking

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