skunky

[ skuhng-kee ]
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adjective,skunk·i·er, skunk·i·est.
  1. of, relating to, or characteristic of a skunk: a skunky odor.

  2. having a disagreeable or tainted character: beer with a skunky taste.

  1. Informal. mean and nasty; contemptible.

Origin of skunky

1
First recorded in 1895–1900; skunk + -y1

Other words from skunky

  • skunk·i·ness, noun

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