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Meaning of stinker

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

stinker

Pronunciation:/stɪŋ.kə(ɹ)//stɪŋ.kɚ/

noun

Definitions

  1. A person who stinks.

  2. A contemptible person.

    Example: I won't date Mary Jane again. I thought she was a stinker to leave before the end of the movie.

  3. Something difficult (e.g. a given puzzle) or unpleasant (e.g. negative review, nasty letter).

    Example: Today's crossword is a stinker.

  4. Something of poor quality.