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skunk

/skʌŋk/

skunknoun

skunks

/skʌŋk/

Translations

скунс

The skunk is known for its strong odor.

Скунс известен своим сильным запахом.

Definitions

A small, black-and-white mammal known for its ability to spray a foul-smelling liquid as a defense mechanism.

The skunk wandered into the garden, causing the family to quickly retreat indoors.

A person who is regarded as contemptible or despicable.

After betraying his friends, he was considered a skunk by everyone in the group.

A type of cannabis with a strong smell and high potency.

He claimed that the skunk he bought was the best quality he had ever tried.

An overwhelming victory or decisive defeat of an opponent.

Their 15–0 win was a complete skunk.

Synonyms

stinker

noxious animal

polecat

skunkverb

skunked

Past Simple

skunked

Past Participle

skunking

Gerund

/skʌŋk/

Translations

разгромить

The team skunked their rivals with a score of 10-0.

Команда разгромила своих соперников со счетом 10-0.

обмануть

He managed to skunk his opponents in the card game.

Ему удалось обмануть своих соперников в карточной игре.

Additional translations

одурачить

надуть

Definitions

To defeat someone overwhelmingly, especially in a game or competition.

The team managed to skunk their opponents with a score of 10-0.

To spray or cover (someone or something) with the foul-smelling fluid of a skunk.

The dog was skunked while exploring the woods last night.

Synonyms

skunkadjective

skunkier

Comp.

skunkiest

Super.

/skʌŋk/

Used attributively to modify nouns, e.g., "skunk odor"

Definitions

Relating to or characteristic of a skunk, especially its strong unpleasant smell.

The campers complained about the skunk smell lingering around the tent.