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Rareskunk
The correct spelling is skunk.
How to pronounce skunk
/skʌŋk/
nounIPA: /skʌŋk/
Say it like: Sku-nk
The correct spelling is skunk. 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 example: "I skunked him at cards."
Usage Examples
“I skunked him at cards.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.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.
- 2.A despicable person.
- 3.A walkover victory in sports or board games, as when the opposing side is unable to score. Compare shutout.
- 4.A win by 30 or more points.
- 5.A member of a hybrid skinhead and punk subculture.
verb
- 1.To defeat so badly as to prevent any opposing points.
- 2.To win by 30 or more points.
- 3.(of beer) To go bad, to spoil.
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