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.