noun
stinger
STIHNG-uh
noun
1
The pointed body part an insect or animal uses to sting.
"A wasp's stinger can be used more than once, unlike a honeybee's."
2
A cocktail made with brandy and crème de menthe.
"He ordered a stinger to finish off the evening."
3
A remark or comment that stings emotionally.
"Her review contained one particularly cruel stinger about the director."
How to Use Stinger
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething that stings — an insect's pointed weapon, a sharp remark, or a strong cocktail.
Word Forms
stingers plural, Stingers plural
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Etymology
Formed from "sting" plus the agent suffix "-er".