raise a stink

Alternate term for the act of defecation.

Sharing a bathroom with male roommates can be tricky at times. The key to proper lavatory planning often entails getting in your morning shower before someone else decides to raise a stink.

by Lârry Dângüs, esq. July 19, 2010

raise a big stink

To make a loud, prolonged complaint, especially in a public situation.

If Mary doesn't get the promotion, she will raise a big stink about it to everyone in the office.

by Libertine October 2, 2005