stink bomb
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of stink bomb
First recorded in 1910–15
Example Sentences
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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
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
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 • Mar. 15, 2023
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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