Etymology:
The word "stunk" is the past tense and past participle of the verb "stink." The verb "stink" comes from the Old English word "stincan," which means "to emit a strong, unpleasant odor." The word "stink" first appeared in the English language in the early 13th century.
Meaning:
The verb "stink" means to emit a strong, unpleasant odor. The noun "stink" refers to the unpleasant odor itself.
Origin:
The word "stink" is thought to be related to the Proto-Indo-European root *steik-, which means "to sting" or "to burn." This root is also found in the words "sting," "stick," and "stake."
The word "stink" has been used in English for over 800 years. It is a common word that is used in a variety of contexts. It can be used to describe the smell of something that is rotting, the smell of someone's body odor, or the smell of a bad smell.
