stinker
One who stinksOne who stinks.
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Meaning
11 sensesOne who stinks.
Skunks are the worst stinkers in the animal kingdom.
Stinker, Stinkerin
воню́чкаvonjúčka
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, informal)A western grey kangaroo.
More meanings 8
(colloquial)A giant petrel.
(colloquial)An eastern long-necked turtle (which emits a foul-smelling musk when threatened).
(slang)A contemptible person or thing.
a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible
(slang)Something difficult (e.g. a given puzzle) or unpleasant (e.g. negative review, nasty letter).
Today's crossword is a stinker.
(UK, slang)Something of poor quality.
(slang)A chemist.
(Australia, slang)A hot day.
(Australia, slang)A black eye.
Origin
From stink + -er.From stink + -er.
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plural: stinkersSynonyms
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