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stinker Definition

stinker (stiŋk′ər)

noun

  1. a person or thing that stinks
  2. Slang
    1. a contemptible, obnoxious, or disgusting person
    2. a very difficult task, problem, etc.
    3. something of very low standard or quality

stinker Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • cold: On top of that i've had a stinker of a cold.
  • movie: However based on this stinker of a movie, I would certainly disagree with her former point.
  • question: I wonder have you ever had a stinker of a question?

Converse of object

  • have: I wonder have you ever had a stinker of a question?
  • run: Topton's last 8 races quite decent efforts but today he ran a stinker with conditions in his favor.

Adjective modifier

  • absolute: This is an absolute stinker that is best avoided.
  • real: There are a few real stinkers on the album.
  • such: Such stinkers as for example what with a visit.
  • right: You wouldn't be alone: here, for example, is a link to a right stinker of a review in the Guardian.
  • big: I'll name no names but I'm sure you've seen a few big name stinkers around.
  • few: There are a few real stinkers on the album.