STINKING
/ˈstɪŋkɪŋ/
8 letters · 2 syllables · verb, adjective, noun
Definition of STINKING
To have a strong bad smell.
To be greatly inferior; to perform badly.
"That movie stinks. I didn't even stay for the end."
To give an impression of dishonesty or untruth.
"Something stinks about the politician's excuses."
Having a pungent smell.
Very bad and undesirable.
"Despite leading the way for years, the new model is really stinking."
An intensifier, a minced oath.
"We don’t need your stinking sympathy."
The emission of a foul smell.
Examples of STINKING in a Sentence
- "That movie stinks. I didn't even stay for the end."
- "Something stinks about the politician's excuses."
- "Despite leading the way for years, the new model is really stinking."
- "We don’t need your stinking sympathy."
Word Details
Is STINKING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, STINKING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: STINKING uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for STINKING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | t | i | n | k | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in STINKING
78 words from the letters in STINKING
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How to Use STINKING in Word Games
STINKING is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble STINKING to find 78 additional valid words.