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noun
any of numerous broad, flat bugs of the family Pentatomidae, that emit a disagreeable odor.
any of various other malodorous bugs.
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Origin of stink bug
An Americanism dating back to 1875–80
Words nearby stink bug
stink, stinkard, stinkaroo, stinkball, stink bomb, stink bug, stinker, stinkhorn, stinking, stinking ash, stinking badger
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