noun
stinker
STIHNG-kuh
Stinker (noun) means something or someone unpleasant, difficult, or of poor quality. Example: “That exam question was a real stinker.”
noun
1
Something or someone unpleasant, difficult, or of poor quality.
"That exam question was a real stinker."
"The team's last performance was a stinker."
How to use stinker
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishInformal word for something bad, difficult, or unpleasant.
When to use it
Informal, mainly British usage.
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Word forms
- Plural
- stinkers
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Etymology
Formed from "stink" plus the agent suffix "-er".
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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.
