stinger

/ˈstɪŋər/

/ˈstɪŋə/

Other forms: stingers

Definitions of stinger

1. noun

   a remark capable of wounding mentally
   synonyms: cut

   type of:

   abuse, contumely, insult, revilement, vilification

   a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
2. noun

   a sharp organ of offense or defense (as of a wasp or stingray or scorpion) often connected with a poison gland
   types:

   aculeus

   a sharp-pointed process especially a sting of a hymenopterous insect

   type of:

   organ

   a fully differentiated structural and functional unit in an animal that is specialized for some particular function
3. noun

   a sharp stinging blow
   type of:

   blow, buffet

   a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
4. noun

   a cocktail made of made of creme de menthe and brandy
   type of:

   cocktail

   a short mixed drink