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stinky

[sting-kee] / ˈstɪŋ ki /








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Accompanied by specially-trained truffle dogs, foodies get dirt under their nails as they dig for these stinky “black diamonds.”

From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026

Winning for stinky shoes, it seems, has only raised the bar for the Indian researchers.

From BBC • Sep. 27, 2025

“What perplexes me is that despite the plant being known for its stinky smell, it also produces several sweet-smelling chemicals.”

From Salon • May 27, 2025

The stock price of Tesla, the driving force of Elon Musk’s wealth, has been stinky of late, dropping nearly half since its peak at the end of 2024.

From Slate • Mar. 15, 2025

“It’s a stinky smell here, don’t you think?” she said.

From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech