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skunking

The correct spelling is skunking.

How to pronounce skunking

verb

Say it like: Sku-nki-ng

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

Usage Examples

I skunked him at cards.

Definition

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.

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