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- DictionarySkunk/skəNGk/
noun
- 1. a cat-sized American mammal of the weasel family, with distinctive black-and-white striped fur. When threatened it squirts a fine spray of foul-smelling irritant liquid from its anal glands towards its attacker.
- 2. a contemptible person: informal, derogatory "he'd run up a massive phone bill and hadn't paid—the skunk"
verb
- 1. defeat (someone) overwhelmingly in a game or contest, especially by preventing them from scoring at all: informal North American "I knew he was a good fisherman, but I didn't expect him to skunk you"
- 2. fail to pay (a bill or creditor): informal, dated North American "he made a practice of skunking hotels"
skunk definition: a black and white animal that produces a very unpleasant smell in order to defend itself. Learn more.
Britannica Dictionary definition of SKUNK. [count] 1. : a small black-and-white North American animal that produces a very strong and unpleasant smell when it is frightened or in danger. 2. US, informal : a very bad or unpleasant person. Her brother's a low-down, dirty skunk.
Animals Network Team. Skunks are notoriously stinky little mammals. These creatures are best known for their ability to spray an extremely smelly liquid when threatened. Skunks come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors. Scientists have identified 10 different skunk species across North, Central, and South America.
Apr 30, 2024 · Definition of 'skunk' Word Frequency. skunk. (skʌŋk ) Word forms: plural skunks. 1. countable noun. A skunk is a small, black and white animal which releases an unpleasant smelling liquid if it is frightened or attacked. Skunks live in North America. 2. uncountable noun. Skunk is a type of powerful, strong-smelling marijuana. [informal]
Skunk definition, a small North American mammal, Mephitis mephitis, of the weasel family, having a black coat with a white, V-shaped stripe on the back, and ejecting a fetid odor when alarmed or attacked. See more.
There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun skunk, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. skunk has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. animals (mid 1600s) fur trade (late 1700s) military (1940s) navy (1940s) drug use (1980s)
Skunk - Defense, Habitat, Odor: Skunks remain solitary except during the breeding season. Skunks are valuable because most skunks prey primarily on insects, especially those harmful to agriculture. Skunks are now classified as the family Mephitidae; this classification includes four genera: Conepatus, Spilogale, Mephitis, and Mydaus.
