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Word: Skunk
Speech Type: Noun
mid 17th century: from Abnaki segankw; variants occur in many other North American Indian dialects
skʌŋk
a cat-sized American mammal of the weasel family, with distinctive black-and-white striped fur. When threatened it squirts a fine spray of foul-smelling irritant liquid from its anal glands towards its attacker.
Short Definition:cat-sized American mammal of weasel family
a contemptible person
Short Definition:contemptible person
Examples:- he'd run up a massive phone bill and hadn't paid—the skunk
Word: Skunk
Speech Type: Verb
skʌŋk
defeat (someone) overwhelmingly in a game or contest, especially by preventing them from scoring at all
Short Definition:defeat someone overwhelmingly in game
Examples:- I knew he was a good fisherman, but I didn't expect him to skunk you
fail to pay (a bill or creditor)
Short Definition:fail to pay
Examples:- he made a practice of skunking hotels
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