Skunk (Verb)
Meaning
Defeat by a lurch.
Classification
Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
Examples
- The team skunked their opponents by scoring five unanswered goals in the second half.
- She skunked her friend at the racquetball tournament with a surprise comeback.
- After a strong start, the defending champions were skunked by a lesser-ranked team in the quarterfinals.
- In the last round, the eventual winner skunked the runner-up by landing several crucial shots.
- The favorite was skunked by the underdog in the regional boxing match.