stink up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To cause to stink.
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The broccoli really stank up the refrigerator.
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To perform very badly in (a place).
Register: informal
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “stink up” mean?
To cause to stink.
Is “stink up” formal or informal?
stink up is generally informal.
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