stenchy

English

Etymology

From Middle English stenchi (“malodorous”), equivalent to stench +‎ -y. More at stench, -y.

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɛntʃi

Adjective

stenchy (comparative stenchier, superlative stenchiest)

1. Having a stench or foul odour, malodorous.
   • 2003, Suzann Ledbetter, A Lady Never Trifles with Thieves:

     Soon, the incessant wind would dry the stenchy wallow to corduroyed cement.

Synonyms

• See also Thesaurus:malodorous

Related terms

• stench
• stinky