Stinger (Noun)
Meaning 1
A sharp organ of offense or defense (as of a wasp or stingray or scorpion) often connected with a poison gland.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
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Meaning 2
A cocktail made of made of creme de menthe and brandy.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The bartender carefully poured the ingredients into a chilled glass to create a refreshing stinger on a hot summer evening.
- She ordered a stinger at the hotel bar, remembering the classic cocktail her grandmother used to make for special occasions.
- The combination of creme de menthe and brandy in the stinger was a perfect remedy for his sore throat after a long night of singing.
- After a few too many stingers, he stumbled out of the bar and into the cool night air, feeling a bit lightheaded.
- The stinger was her drink of choice at the holiday party, and she savored the icy, minty flavor as she mingled with coworkers.
Meaning 3
A remark capable of wounding mentally; "the unkindest cut of all".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Hypernyms
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Meaning 4
A portable low altitude surface-to-air missile system using infrared guidance and an impact fuse; fired from the shoulder.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.