Synonyms

stink bomb

American

noun

a small bomb made to emit a foul smell on exploding.

stink bomb British

noun

a small glass globe, used by practical jokers: it releases a liquid with an offensive smell when broken

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Etymology

Origin of stink bomb

First recorded in 1910–15

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stink bomb

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

For some reason he thinks our parents are a lot scarier than they really are...but then again, this isn’t the routine spoiled dinner, stink bomb, or broken window.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman

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