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stink in Malay

busuk

/stɪŋk/

stink in Malay: busuk. In English, stink means to have a strong bad smell.

Malay words for stink

have a strong bad smell
busuk

English meaning of stink

  1. verb To have a strong bad smell.
  2. verb To be greatly inferior; to perform badly.
  3. verb To give an impression of dishonesty, untruth, or sin.
  4. verb To cause to stink; to affect by a stink.

Full definition of stink

stink in a sentence

  • That movie stinks. I didn't even stay for the end.
  • Something stinks about the politician's excuses.
  • If you don't make a stink about the problem, nothing will be done.

Synonyms of stink

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Questions about stink in Malay

What is the meaning of stink in Malay?
Stink in Malay is busuk.
Apakah maksud stink dalam bahasa Melayu?
Stink: busuk.
What does stink mean in English?
Stink means to have a strong bad smell.

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