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skunk

/skʌŋk/
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noun

  • Any of various small mammals, of the family Mephitidae, native to North and Central America, having a glossy black with a white coat and two musk glands at the base of the tail for emitting a noxious smell as a defensive measure.
  • A despicable person.
  • A walkover victory in sports or board games, as when the opposing side is unable to score. Compare shutout.
  • A win by 30 or more points.

verb

  • To defeat so badly as to prevent any opposing points.

    "I skunked him at cards."

  • To win by 30 or more points.
  • (of beer) To go bad, to spoil.

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