stink like a polecat en · VERB
Etymology
Due to the European polecat ejecting a foul-smelling secretion.
Meanings
- (derogatory, qualifier:simile, slang) To have a bad smell, mostly referring to human body odor.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| stunk like a polecat | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| stinks like a polecat | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| stinking like a polecat | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| stank like a polecat | Tense=Past | lexicographic |
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Translations (4)
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