Stinker (Noun)
Meaning 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'".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- He's such a stinker for abandoning his family like that.
- The whole town thinks the corrupt politician is a stinker and wants him impeached.
- After hearing about his involvement in the scandal, many people started calling him a stinker.
- She's a stinker for lying to her best friend and ruining their relationship.
- The fans think the owner of the team is a stinker for firing the popular coach.
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Meaning 2
An artifact (especially an automobile) that is defective or unsatisfactory.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Usages
Examples
- The lemon car was a stinker, always breaking down and needing costly repairs.
- That cheap gadget I bought online was a total stinker and didn't even work out of the box.
- I've never seen a watch with as many issues as the one my dad gave me - what a stinker!
- Her ex-husband turned out to be a real stinker of a guy, lying to her all the time and manipulating her feelings.
- This knock-off laptop was supposed to be a deal but turned out to be a stinker that wouldn't run for more than 20 minutes.
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Meaning 3
Anything that gives off an offensive odor (especially a cheap cigar).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The cheap cigar he lit up on the bus was a real stinker that made everyone's eyes water.
- After a few days without refrigeration, the leftover fish in the trash became a stinker that attracted a swarm of flies.
- The dumpster behind the restaurant was a stinker that reeked of rotting food and grease.
- The skunk that wandered into our backyard was a stinker that left a pungent smell for days.
- The porta-potty at the music festival was a stinker that seemed to get worse with each passing hour.