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[sting-kee] / ˈstɪŋ ki /








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Desmodesmus is “not a dangerous thing,” he says, although in such large amounts, “it can be unsightly for sure,” as well as stinky.

From Slate • Jun. 27, 2026

Alice spends her days cleaning Lady Jemima’s stinky shoes, sponging her underwear and greasing her long blonde hair.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

“Peacemaker” creator James Gunn is fully aware of the music’s association with stinky Spandex, spittle and sloppy beer drunks.

From Salon • Dec. 14, 2025

"I know how much he loves me, that he's willing to go through a rotten, stinky compost pile," she told CTV with a laugh.

From BBC • Aug. 25, 2025

Once in his possession-choked apartment, Dell peeled off his stinky shirt and poured himself a tall glass of red wine.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan




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