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skunked

The correct spelling is skunked.

How to pronounce skunked

verb

Say it like: Sku-nke-d

The correct spelling is skunked. To defeat so badly as to prevent any opposing points. For example: "I skunked him at cards."

Usage Examples

I skunked him at cards.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To defeat so badly as to prevent any opposing points.
  2. 2.To win by 30 or more points.
  3. 3.(of beer) To go bad, to spoil.

adjective

  1. 1.Intoxicated by alcohol or recreational drugs.
  2. 2.Having caught no fish at all when on a fishing trip.
  3. 3.Having seen no birds at all when on a birding trip.

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