Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stinker
noun
/ˈstɪŋ.kər/
Definition
A stinker is someone or something that is unpleasant or bad in some way.
Examples
- That movie was a real stinker; I couldn’t wait for it to end.
- He is such a stinker when it comes to sharing his toys.
- This garbage really smells; it’s a stinker!
Meaning
The term is often used to refer to a person who behaves badly or to something that is particularly stinky or objectionable.
Synonyms
- nuisance
- rascal
- troublemaker
- scamp
- bad egg
