slang
as in cruiser
a boat equipped with a motor if I ever get filthy rich, I'm going to buy myself a stinkpot and take up fishing

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Noun
  • Mario Bickham, the driver of the vehicle that struck the cruiser and ultimately the two victims, was taken to a hospital.
    Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025
  • The cruiser came to rest after hitting the front end of a Honda SUV, Booth said.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 27 June 2025
Noun
  • At Rainy Lake, for example, Voyageurs Outfitters and Rainy Lake Aquatics rent motorboats, canoes, kayaks, and stand-up paddle boards.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2025
  • Listen to this article A flash fire erupted on a motorboat in the Intracoastal Waterway near Fort Lauderdale on Memorial Day, severely injuring 11 people, including two young children, officials said.
    Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2025
Noun
  • In addition, a capsule apparel collection with Cigarette Racing, a manufacturer of high-performance luxury powerboats, will also debut there.
    Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 15 May 2025
  • California officials have identified the eight victims who died after a powerboat capsized on Lake Tahoe over the weekend.
    Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 25 June 2025
Noun
  • Fans of The Hangover likely remember the memorable speedboat scene in which Stu (played by Helms) travels to Thailand with his best friends Phil (Bradley Cooper) and Alan (Galifianakis).
    Rachel Flynn, People.com, 7 July 2025
  • Sci-fi speedboats gliding above the water, backed by a rotating cast of celebrities.
    Kanzah Maktoum, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
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“Stinkpot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stinkpot. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.

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