skunk up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To make (a place) foul.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Bevy of Dirtbag judges, all unconvicted felons, who skunk up courtrooms in Asheville, Buncombe County: Julie Kepple, Eddie Clontz, Calvin Hill, Patricia Kaufman-Young, Sammie Cathey, Fritz Mercer, David K. Fox, Johnnie Smith (AOC)
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “skunk up” mean?
To make (a place) foul.
Is “skunk up” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.