stink bomb

American  

noun

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

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stink bomb British  

noun

1. 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

Example Sentences

If throwing a stink bomb into Maine wasn’t the “intent,” what was?

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2025

At the defence’s request, the judge granted permission for a video clip to be played, which appeared to show a zodiac-type speedboat sailing alongside a Japanese ship and firing a stink bomb.

From BBC • Sep. 4, 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

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

The one other time Alex could remember getting sent home early was when someone set off a stink bomb last year in the girls’ bathroom.

From "Eleven" by Tom Rogers