stinking

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Meaning · English

Very drunk.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Oh, I got stinking—and, worse, acted like the world's worst heel to top it off. I passed out mentally about the time we left the club—which must have been around 2:30—but unfortunately didn't pass out physically.

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 “stinking” mean?

Very drunk.

Is “stinking” formal or informal?

stinking is generally slang.