Stinky/ˈstɪŋki/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Sensory Imagery Use 'stinky' to vividly describe smells that can almost be sensed. The stinky fish market turned my stomach. Pro Tip 2/3Usually Negative 'Stinky' often conveys a negative opinion towards smells. The stinky diaper needed immediate changing. Pro Tip 3/3Intensity of Smell 'Stinky' is stronger than just 'smelly'; it indicates a powerfully bad odor. His stinky breath made people keep their distance.