sting for

verb

stung for; stinging for; stings for

British, informal

: to ask (someone) to give or lend one (something)

Can I sting you for some gum?

Examples of sting for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

However, this loss will sting for a long time. — Joe Vardon, New York Times, 11 June 2026

Yes, this loss will sting for a long time for those players and coaches. — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026

Seeing New England reach the sport’s biggest stage must sting for Ravens fans that witnessed Baltimore surrender a 24-13 fourth-quarter lead in late December at M&T Bank Stadium. — Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 7 Feb. 2026

That’s going to sting for a good while. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 Jan. 2026

Rhymes for sting for

• abhor
• abor
• adore
• afore
• ardour
• ashore
• backdoor
• before
• bookstore
• candour
• centaur
• claymore