SKUNK

Skunk

Skunks are mammals known for their ability to spray a liquid with a strong odor. Different species of skunk vary in appearance from black-and-white to brown or cream colored, but all have warning coloration.

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skunk

Noun

  1. Any of various small mammals, of the family Mephitidae, native to North and Central America, having a glossy black with a white coat and two musk glands at the base of the tail for emitting a noxious smell as a defensive measure.
  2. A despicable person.
  3. A walkover victory in sports or board games, as when the opposing side is unable to score. Compare shutout.
  4. A win by 30 or more points.

Noun (etymology 2)

  1. A member of a hybrid skinhead and punk subculture.

Verb

  1. To defeat so badly as to prevent any opposing points.
    I skunked him at cards.
    We fished all day but the lake skunked us.
  2. To win by 30 or more points.
  3. to go bad, to spoil


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