Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stink-ball
noun
/stɪŋk bɔːl/
Definition
A small, typically round object that emits a foul odor, often associated with certain types of fruit or substances that have begun to decay.
Examples
- The stink-ball from the old fruit basket was so bad it had to be thrown away.
- After a week of neglect, the garbage bag turned into a stink-ball that filled the kitchen with an awful smell.
Meaning
The term refers to a physical object that has a repulsive smell, usually used informally to describe things that are unpleasant or rank in smell.
Synonyms
- stinker
- foul ball
- malodor
- stale object
