Word: STINKING
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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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 donโt need your stinking sympathy."
- The emission of a foul smell.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "stinking", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "stinking" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word provides solid placement flexibility, making it a reliable option for typical game situations.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 16 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is STINKING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is STINKING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in STINKING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing STINKING:
- # the stinking effect
- # master of stinking
- # playing with stinking
- # in terms of stinking
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