stinkpot

/ˌstɪŋkˈpɑt/
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Other forms: stinkpots

Definitions of stinkpot
  1. 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, stinker
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    type of:
    disagreeable person, unpleasant person
    a person who is not pleasant or agreeable
  2. noun
    small freshwater turtle having a strong musky odor
    synonyms: musk turtle
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    type of:
    mud turtle
    bottom-dwelling freshwater turtle inhabiting muddy rivers of North America and Central America
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