stink bomb
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of stink bomb
First recorded in 1910–15
Example Sentences
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RML runs the Withyhedge landfill site near Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, which people have complained since October 2023 is a "stink bomb on steroids".
From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2024
The Monday news that the Clippers are acquiring the locker room stink bomb that is Russell Westbrook struck the sensibilities like a Westbrook jumper off the side of the backboard.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 20, 2023
He scored fewer than 10 fantasy points in four games this season, including a 1.2-point stink bomb last week.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 19, 2022
They're like idiot kids who set off a stink bomb at the school dance and then wonder why they aren't allowed to come to the next one.
From Salon ● Aug. 17, 2021
She was merely waiting for the right moment to drop a little stink bomb on the snotty detective.
From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen
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