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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /skʌŋk/
skunk means: A small black and white animal that sprays a very bad smell when threatened.
noun
SMELLY ANIMALB1
A small black and white animal that sprays a very bad smell when threatened.
- A skunk crossed the road.
- Our dog was sprayed by a skunk.
- Keep your distance if you see a skunk raising its tail.
verb
WIN WITHOUT CONCEDINGC2
To beat an opponent without letting them score any points.
- Our team skunked the visitors.
- She skunked me at cards again.
- We were skunked in the first game.
Questions about skunk
What does skunk mean?
A small black and white animal that sprays a very bad smell when threatened.
What is skunk in other languages?
Türkçe: kokarca · Español: mofeta · Français: mouffette · Deutsch: Stinktier · Italiano: moffetta · 日本語: スカンク
How do you pronounce skunk?
It is pronounced /skʌŋk/.
How do you use skunk in a sentence?
A skunk crossed the road. Our dog was sprayed by a skunk.
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