stinker meaning

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stinker (noun): a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible.

stinker has 3 meanings in this dictionary.

stinker as a noun

  1. a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible
    • only a rotter would do that
    • kill the rat
    • throw the bum out
    • you cowardly little pukes!
    • the British call a contemptible person a `git'

    Synonyms: rotter, dirty dog, rat, skunk, stinkpot, bum, puke, crumb, lowlife, scum bag, so-and-so, git

    Type of: unpleasant person

  2. anything that gives off an offensive odor (especially a cheap cigar)

    Type of: thing

    Related forms: stink

  3. an artifact (especially an automobile) that is defective or unsatisfactory

    Synonyms: lemon

    Type of: artifact

    Related forms: stink

Scrabble score: 11 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with ST · words ending in ER · 7-letter words

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