skunk
skunk
skʌnk
skank
British pronunciation
/skʌŋk/

Definition und Bedeutung von „skunk“ im Englischen

01

Stinktier, Skunk

a small mammal belonging to the weasel family with black and white stripes that can produce a strong unpleasant smell when attacked, native to North America
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skunk definition and meaning
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The skunk ambled through the forest, its distinctive black and white stripes serving as a warning to potential predators.
Das Stinktier schlenderte durch den Wald, seine markanten schwarzen und weißen Streifen dienten als Warnung für potenzielle Raubtiere.
Startled by the sudden movement, the skunk raised its tail in preparation to unleash its noxious spray.
Erschrocken durch die plötzliche Bewegung, hob das Stinktier seinen Schwanz, um sein übelriechendes Spray freizusetzen.
02

marijuana, especially of strong odor or high potency

skunk definition and meaning
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He rolled a joint with some strong skunk.
The shop sold skunk in small quantities.
03

a person who is considered despicable or morally reprehensible

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That skunk betrayed his closest friends.
The politician was called a skunk after the scandal.
04

a lopsided defeat in which one side fails to score or earns no points

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The team suffered a skunk, losing 10–0.
In backgammon, a skunk counts as a double loss.
to skunk
01

vernichten, demütigen

to defeat someone decisively or thoroughly, often in a surprising or humiliating manner
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The team managed to skunk their opponents with a score of 6-0 in the championship match.
Das Team schaffte es, seine Gegner mit einem Ergebnis von 6-0 im Meisterschaftsspiel zu vernichten.
He was skunked in the debate, unable to counter the opposing arguments effectively.
Er wurde in der Debatte vernichtend geschlagen, unfähig, die gegnerischen Argumente effektiv zu widerlegen.
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