Definition of the word stinking

Pronunciation of vocabulary stinking

stinkingadjective

hôi thối

/ˈstɪŋkɪŋ//ˈstɪŋkɪŋ/

Origin of the word stinking

"Stinking" originates from the Old English word "stinc", meaning "to stink, to smell bad". It evolved through Middle English "stinken" and ultimately reached its modern form. The word's history is tied to the human sense of smell and the unpleasantness associated with strong odors. The association of "stinking" with something unpleasant or offensive has remained consistent throughout its linguistic journey.

Vocabulary summary stinking

typeadjective

meaningstinking

meaningno one can stand (people...)

Example of vocabulary stinkingnamespace

meaning

having a very strong, unpleasant smell

có mùi rất nồng, khó chịu

  • I was pushed into a filthy, stinking room.

    Tôi bị đẩy vào một căn phòng bẩn thỉu, hôi hám.

  • The black, stinking water was covered with scum.

    Làn nước đen kịt, hôi hám bám đầy cặn bã.

  • The floor was stinking and wet.

    Sàn nhà bốc mùi và ẩm ướt.

meaning

very bad or unpleasant

rất tệ hoặc khó chịu

  • I've got a stinking cold.

    Tôi bị cảm lạnh nặng mùi.

meaning

showing a lot of anger

thể hiện rất nhiều sự tức giận

  • I wrote them a stinking letter to complain.

    Tôi đã viết cho họ một lá thư hôi thối để phàn nàn.

Words, synonyms, related vocabulary stinking

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