Stink lines

Definition

In cartoons and comics, the wavy lines that float above something smelly—basically the visual shorthand for 'this reeks' without requiring actual stench-o-vision technology.

Example Usage

She drew exaggerated stink lines above the gym locker to show everyone how bad it smelled.

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