stinker

/ˈstɪŋkər/
/ˈstɪŋkə/
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Other forms: stinkers

Definitions of stinker
  1. noun
    anything that gives off an offensive odor (especially a cheap cigar)
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    type of:
    thing
    an entity that is not named specifically
  2. noun
    an artifact (especially an automobile) that is defective or unsatisfactory
    synonyms: lemon
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    type of:
    artefact, artifact
    a man-made object taken as a whole
  3. noun
    a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible
    synonyms: bum, crumb, dirty dog, git, lowlife, puke, rat, rotter, skunk, so-and-so, stinkpot
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    type of:
    disagreeable person, unpleasant person
    a person who is not pleasant or agreeable
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