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

In his teens, Guy Bartkus ramped up his experiments with stink bombs and rockets.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Los Angeles Times

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

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

He also said police had confiscated thousands of stink bomb toys, indicating that some of the alleged attacks might have been copycat pranks.

From Seattle Times