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Meaning of skunk

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skunk

Pronunciation:/skʌŋk/

noun

Definitions

  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.

verb

Definitions

  1. To defeat so badly as to prevent any opposing points.

    Example: I skunked him at cards.

  2. To win by 30 or more points.

  3. (of beer) To go bad, to spoil.

skunk

Pronunciation:/skʌŋk/

noun

Definitions

  1. Any of the strains of hybrids of Cannabis sativa and Cannabis indica that may have THC levels exceeding those of typical hashish.

noun

Definitions

  1. Any of several American plants that have an offensive odour, but especially Croton texensis and Polemonium viscosum

  2. Strong-smelling cannabis