stinkpot meaning

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

stinkpot has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

stinkpot 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, stinker, bum, puke, crumb, lowlife, scum bag, so-and-so, git

    Type of: unpleasant person

  2. small freshwater turtle having a strong musky odor

    Synonyms: musk turtle

    Type of: mud turtle

Scrabble score: 14 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with ST · words ending in OT · 8-letter words

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