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.
Source: Urban Dictionary (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Stink%20lines&defid=558105)
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