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25+ Words that rhyme with stinking

Stinking is a 2-syllable word with 25 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are blinking, drinking, sinking. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of stinking

adjective
  1. very bad; "a lousy play"; "it's a stinking world"
  2. offensively malodorous; "a foul odor"; "the kitchen smelled really funky"

1 syllable

3 syllables

4 syllables

Examples of "stinking" in lyrics

See how stinking is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "But really they should be stinking"
    Afu-Ra f/ Guru — Blvd.
  • "And from the buesto my breath started stinking"
    Brownside — Vatos 'N the Barrio
  • "Watch me hit em wet em up, and leave em stinking"
    C-Murder — Started Small Time

What do these rhymes mean?

blinking
closing the eyes intermittently and rapidly; "he stood blinking in the bright sunlight" informal intensifiers
clinking
like the light sharp ringing sound of glasses being tapped
drinking
the act of consuming liquids the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess; "drink was his downfall"
sinking
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
thinking
endowed with the capacity to reason the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "stinking" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like blinking, drinking, sinking create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "stinking" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with stinking?
Words that rhyme with stinking include: blinking, drinking, sinking, clinking, thinking, winking, shrinking, unthinking, saying, banking, and 15 more.
How many syllables does stinking have?
Stinking has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with stinking?
There are 25 words that rhyme with stinking: 25 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for stinking in a song?
The strongest rhymes for stinking in songwriting are blinking, drinking, sinking. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with stinking?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with stinking include blinking, drinking, sinking, clinking, thinking. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: saying; 1-syllable: blinking, drinking; 2-syllable: unthinking, unblinking. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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