Meaning of the word stinking in English

What does stinking mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

stinking

US /ˈstɪŋ.kɪŋ/
UK /ˈstɪŋ.kɪŋ/

Adjective

1.

having a strong, unpleasant smell

Example:
The garbage left out in the sun was absolutely stinking.
There's a stinking drain outside the house.
2.

(informal, used for emphasis) very bad or unpleasant

Example:
I had a stinking headache all day.
It's a stinking shame that they lost the game.

Adverb

(informal, used for emphasis) very; extremely

Example:
I'm stinking rich!
He's stinking good at playing the guitar.