Skunk Meaning in English
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परिभाषा
A small black-and-white mammal from North America known for spraying a strong, unpleasant smell to defend itself. 'Skunk' can also mean an unpleasant or untrustworthy person in informal speech.
उपयोग और बारीकियां
'Skunk' is mainly used in North America for the animal. In informal English, calling someone a 'skunk' is rare and usually playful or old-fashioned, meaning someone is sneaky or unpleasant. In sports, a 'skunk' can mean an overwhelming win for one side.
उदाहरण वाक्य
A skunk has a black body with a white stripe.
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The skunk sprayed a bad smell to protect itself.
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We saw a skunk in the backyard last night.
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If you bother a skunk, you might end up smelling terrible for days.
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He’s such a skunk for cheating his friends like that.
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Wow, we got skunked in that game—didn’t win a single point!
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