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skunk

UK
/skʌŋk/
US
/skʌŋk/

Translations

skunknoun
skunks
pl
UK
/skʌŋk/
US
/skʌŋk/
The skunk is known for its strong odor.
Скунс известен своим сильным запахом.
Synonyms
stinker
noxious animal
polecat
skunkverb
skunked
Past Simple
skunked
Past Participle
skunking
Gerund
UK
/skʌŋk/
US
/skʌŋk/
The team skunked their rivals with a score of 10-0.
Команда разгромила своих соперников со счетом 10-0.
He managed to skunk his opponents in the card game.
Ему удалось обмануть своих соперников в карточной игре.
Additional translations
одурачить
надуть
Synonyms
foul
reek
smell
stink
skunkadjective
skunkier
Comp.
skunkiest
Super.
UK
/skʌŋk/
US
/skʌŋk/
Used attributively to modify nouns, e.g., "skunk odor"

Definitions

skunknoun
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.
skunkverb
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.
skunkadjective
Relating to or characteristic of a skunk, especially its strong unpleasant smell.
The campers complained about the skunk smell lingering around the tent.
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