stinker

[ˈstɪŋkər]

stinker Definition

  • 1a person or thing that is considered very unpleasant or difficult to deal with
  • 2a film, book, or other work of art that is of very poor quality

Using stinker: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "stinker" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    That guy is a real stinker, always causing trouble.

  • Example

    The movie was a real stinker, with terrible acting and a weak plot.

  • Example

    I can't stand the smell of that stinker cheese.

  • Example

    The team's performance last night was a real stinker.

stinker Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for stinker

Phrases with stinker

  • a term of endearment for a mischievous or playful child

    Example

    My little stinker loves to play pranks on me.

  • a slang term for something that is very bad or unpleasant

    Example

    That movie was a real stinkeroo, I can't believe we wasted our money on it.

  • a container used for storing foul-smelling substances

    Example

    Be careful with that stinker pot, it's full of rotten eggs.

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Summary: stinker in Brief

The term 'stinker' [ˈstɪŋkər] refers to a person or thing that is considered very unpleasant or difficult to deal with. It can also refer to a film, book, or other work of art that is of very poor quality. Examples include 'That guy is a real stinker, always causing trouble,' and 'The movie was a real stinker, with terrible acting and a weak plot.' Informal synonyms include 'bad egg' and 'rotten apple.'

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