Looking for the meaning of the word STUNG in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of STUNG with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Sting
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
stɪŋ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
wound or pierce with a sting
Short Definition:wound or pierce with sting
Examples:- he was stung by a jellyfish
- a nettle stings if you brush it lightly
Definition:
swindle or exorbitantly overcharge (someone)
Short Definition:swindle or exorbitantly overcharge
Examples:- I had to buy some boxer shorts at the last minute and got stung for £42.50!
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