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
But Wade’s withdrawal can’t cleanse the case of the stink bomb dropped into the proceedings by Roman and Trump.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 15, 2024
An early example is a stink bomb that clears a sold-out showing of “Jaws” and allows our heroes to watch it, with gas masks in place.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 29, 2022
Do not blame me for dropping this stink bomb of an anecdote on you.
From New York Times ● Apr. 5, 2022
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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