STINKER Synonyms: 110 Similar and Opposite Words

stinker

noun

ˈstiŋ-kər

Definition of stinker

as in bastard

a person whose behavior is offensive to others some stinker nearly crashed his SUV into me because he was yakking on his cell phone

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Recent Examples of stinker All Alan seems to know how to do is a lil-stinker dance while making cheeky expressions, distilling the sketch comedian’s talents into an unnervingly tidy package. — Jesse Hassenger, Entertainment Weekly, 28 May 2026 The 2026 schedule also has some stinkers. — Jim Reineking, USA Today, 25 May 2026 An unprecedented stinker of an outcome. — Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 21 May 2026 Game 3’s stinker was a team effort, in all the worst ways possible. — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 10 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for stinker

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Noun

According to children’s program manager Fedeline Julien, who has worked for Beaches since 1999, the area where Treasure Beach stands used to be dedicated to beach parties, team member residences, and the jerk truck.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026
In late August, Mayor Mamdani hosted a celebration of Caribbean culture at Gracie Mansion with plenty of patties and jerk chicken to go around.

— Reshma B, VIBE.com, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of jerk

Noun

Mid-round, golfers head to the Halfway House for burger dogs and fish tacos, and the Links Margarita has apparently achieved something close to cult status among regulars.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
These days, her feed is more professionally focused, showcasing mostly red-carpet looks and key art and the occasional photo of her beloved rescue dog, Billie.

— Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of dog

Noun

Rabies is spread through bites and scratches from infected animals — most often bats, foxes, raccoons and skunks — and is almost always fatal once symptoms begin, though a four-to-five-shot vaccine given after exposure is nearly 100% effective.

— The Sacramento Bee staff, Sacbee.com, 20 Sep. 2026
The National Aviary is likely to announce the skunks' names during the second week of October.

— Finch Walker, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of skunk

Noun

The smart kids, the shy ones, the jokers and the loners — every one of them is caught in the pyroclastic flow of adolescence, every minute a negotiation between fitting in and standing out.

— Jessica Kiang, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026
The jokers Toth and Jackson, bless them, keep things endearing and funny.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of joker

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