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Skunk
/skʌŋk/
Any of various small mammals, of the family Mephitidae, native to North and Central America, having a glossy black with a white coat and two musk glands at the base of the tail for emitting a noxious smell as a defensive measure.
📖 Definitions of "Skunk"
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Any of various small mammals, of the family Mephitidae, native to North and Central America, having a glossy black with a white coat and two musk glands at the base of the tail for emitting a noxious smell as a defensive measure.
- 2
A despicable person.
- 3
A walkover victory in sports or board games, as when the opposing side is unable to score. Compare shutout.
- 4
A win by 30 or more points.
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To defeat so badly as to prevent any opposing points.
"I skunked him at cards."
- 2
To win by 30 or more points.
- 3
(of beer) To go bad, to spoil.
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