stinker
Stinker (noun) means something or someone unpleasant, difficult, or of poor quality. Example: “That exam question was a real stinker.”
How to use stinker
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishInformal word for something bad, difficult, or unpleasant.
Informal, mainly British usage.
Word forms
stinkers plural
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That exam question was a real _____.
Etymology
Formed from "stink" plus the agent suffix "-er".
Synonyms
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Rhymes for stinker
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What does “stinker” mean?
The word “stinker” means something or someone unpleasant, difficult, or of poor quality. In plain terms, informal word for something bad, difficult, or unpleasant.
How do you pronounce “stinker”?
“Stinker” is pronounced STIHNG-kuh (/ˈstɪŋ.kɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “stinker” in a sentence?
Here is “stinker” used in a sentence: “That exam question was a real stinker.”
What is another word for “stinker”?
Words with a similar meaning to “stinker” include stinkard.
What part of speech is “stinker”?
“Stinker” is a noun.