stank

/stæŋk/

Definitions

1. noun

a vessel for holding and serving liquor, especially a container for punch or other mixed drinks

“The party had several stanks of punch for the guests to enjoy.”

2. verb

to give off a strong, unpleasant smell

“The garbage stank up the entire apartment, so they decided to throw it away.”

3. verb

to smell or give off a strong, unpleasant odor

“The fish stank after it had been left out for too long.”

Synonyms

  • cask
  • keg
  • tank
  • vessel

Antonyms

  • aromatic
  • fragrant
  • pleasantly scented