Pure stink

exp.

Heard in Waterford

Something that is thoroughly unpleasant or of very poor quality.

In use

Take a nose full of dat lad, pure stink!

Posh English

Inhale deeply of that aroma, old boy. It is perfectly dreadful.

  • StinkSomething truly horrible or of very poor quality.
  • Pure catExtremely poor quality, dreadful, or awful.
  • PureUsed as an intensive modifier meaning genuinely or thoroughly.
  • Pure soundExtremely pleasant or agreeable; thoroughly decent.
  • Pure/fare unrealBrilliant or fantastic; thoroughly enjoyable.
  • Fair pure right class boiiExceptionally good or first-rate.