(also + of) to give off a strong offensive smell
The place stank of urine
informal
(also + of) to be highly suspect, or suggestive of dishonest practice
This appointment stinks of nepotism
to be contemptible or beneath consideration
Her proposal stinks
to be in bad repute
That name stank around here
(+ of/with) to possess money to an offensive degree
He positively stinks of money
[Old English stincan]