Stinker
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈstɪŋ.kə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Stinker is a noun meaning One who stinks.
Meaning
One who stinks.
More Meanings
- (British, slang) Something of poor quality.
- Any of several species of large Antarctic petrels which feed on blubber and carrion and have an offensive odour, such as the giant fulmar.
- (Australia, slang) A hot day.
- (Australia, slang) A black eye.
- (slang) A contemptible person or thing.
- (slang) Something difficult (e.g. a given puzzle) or unpleasant (e.g. negative review, nasty letter).
- (slang) A chemist.
Example Sentences
Today's crossword is a stinker.
Skunks are the worst stinkers in the animal kingdom.
"Stop squallin', you little stinker!" She struck the child with her open hand across the face.
When you are colonized by dangerous bacteria their presence in your body does no damage. You become a reservoir for those little stinkers.
Word Forms
- stinkers
Synonyms for stinker
Depending on context, synonyms include stinkard, creep, rotter, scoundrel, nastygram, clunker.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include puke, lowlife, rotter, crumb, skunk, rat.
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