skunk
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skʌnk
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Definition & Meaning of "skunk"in English

Skunk
01

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

skunk definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
animacy status
animate
plural form
skunks

What is a "skunk"?

The skunk is a small mammal known for its distinctive appearance and powerful scent glands. Skunks have a black fur coat with a white stripe that extends from their head down their back, and they are easily recognized by their bushy tails and stocky bodies. They have sharp claws and are known for their ability to dig burrows. Skunks are omnivorous, feeding on a wide variety of food including insects, small mammals, fruits, and vegetables. When threatened, skunks can spray a noxious-smelling liquid from their scent glands as a defense mechanism, which serves as a strong warning to potential predators.

Examples
The skunk ambled through the forest, its distinctive black and white stripes serving as a warning to potential predators.
02

marijuana, especially of strong odor or high potency

skunk definition and meaning
Slang
Examples
He rolled a joint with some strong skunk.
03

a person who is considered despicable or morally reprehensible

Examples
That skunk left garbage in the hallway.
04

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

Examples
The team suffered a skunk, losing 10–0.
to skunk
01

to defeat someone decisively or thoroughly, often in a surprising or humiliating manner

Grammatical Information
action verb
regular
present tense
skunk
3rd person singular
skunks
past simple
skunked
past participle
skunked
Examples
The team managed to skunk their opponents with a score of 6-0 in the championship match.
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