stinker
noun
a person or thing that stinks.
stinkers
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pluralof stinker.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Yes, I had a few stinkers, but also some really good ones.
From BBC ● Feb. 2, 2026
James played a couple of stinkers late in the regular season when the Lakers’ schedule was condensed.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2023
And that's really saying something because, as I've mentioned in the past, I thought Season 6, "Roanoke," and Season 9, "1984," were real stinkers.
From Salon ● Nov. 10, 2022
Lake, who said on Monday that the blame for the Montana loss starts with him, will again have to bear the slings and arrows that come with back-to-back stinkers.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 11, 2021
"What is it you want? You're looking very flushed and flustered this morning. What's the matter with you? Have those little stinkers been flicking spitballs at you?"
From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl
