StinkPronunciation: \ˈstiŋk\
Function: intransitive verb
Inflected Form(s): stank \ˈstaŋk\ or stunk \ˈstəŋk\ ; stunk; stink·ing
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English stincan; akin to Old High German stinkan to emit a smell
Date: before 12th century
1: to emit a strong offensive odor (stank of urine)
2: to be offensive
3: to possess something to an offensive degree (stinking with wealth)
4: to be extremely bad or unpleasant (the performance stank) (that news really stank)
[From Merriam-Webster online]
5: to feel embarrassment or shame (she felt stink when she tripped and fell in front of the class)
[From NZ colloquial sayings - just ask any member of my family]
I felt really stink tonight. I was on my home from the gym, red-faced and sweaty with a ball cap shoved over greasy hair and because it was such a lovely evening (blue sky spring day) I thought I'd walk home, along the waterfront.
Along the waterfront past Wagamama, Mojo, Shed 5 and Dockside.
Along the waterfront where my boyfriend just happened to be drinking at Dockside (or as I like to call it, Wankside cos it's full of wanky types) with some of his colleagues.
I spotted him just as he happened to look my way and, shame, beckoned me over. I should've just ignored him and kept walking but I didn't. I went over to say hello.
In my ugly gym gear. Stink! Needless to say I didn't stay long, or for a drink, before I managed to make my leave. I hate to think what his colleagues thought of me. Oh double stink.
To cheer myself up, I've spent more time on Polyvore.com, my new obsession. It's a website that enables you to mix and match images from the web to create outfits etc. I'm addicted. I've done some sets (searchable if you care to look, under my blog name).
Nothing makes me happier than playing stylist. Almost makes up for feeling stink a few short hours ago.
Tart at 9:39 PM |
I bet you looked cute and stylish even in gym clothes and red faced.