Stink  —v. (past stank or stunk; past part. Stunk) 1 emit a strong offensive smell. 2 (often foll. By out) fill (a place) with a stink. 3 (foll. By out etc.) Drive (a person) out etc. By a stink. 4 colloq. Be or seem very unpleasant. —n. 1 strong or offensive smell. 2 colloq. Row or fuss. [old english]