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stung

The correct spelling is stung.

How to pronounce stung

/stʌŋ/
verb

IPA: /stʌŋ/

Say it like: Stu-ng

The correct spelling is stung. To hurt, usually by introducing poison or a sharp point, or both. For example: "Right so came out an adder of a little heathbush, and it stung a knight in the foot."

Usage Examples

Right so came out an adder of a little heathbush, and it stung a knight in the foot.

My hand stings after knocking on the door so long.

I thought I could park in front of the hotel, but they stung me for five pounds!

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To hurt, usually by introducing poison or a sharp point, or both.
  2. 2.(of an insect) To bite.
  3. 3.(sometimes figurative) To hurt, to be in pain.
  4. 4.To cause harm or pain to.

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