stink up
The phrase "stink up" is commonly used in informal contexts to describe causing a bad smell or performing poorly.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)To fill a place with a strong, unpleasant odor.
Example
- The garbage stinks up the entire kitchen.
- Burning the toast really stunk up the house.
B2Figurative
(informal)To perform very poorly or embarrassingly in a particular setting.
Example
- The team stunk up the field with their terrible play.
- He really stunk up the stage with that off-key performance.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "stink up":
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