skunk /skʌŋk/noun 8verb 4forms 3phrases 2 noun8 •Any of various mammals of the subfamily Mephitinae, native to North and Central America, having a glossy black coat with white markings and two musk glands at the base of the tail for emitting a noxious smell as a defensive measure.The beasts of offence be Squunckes, Ferrets, Foxes, vvhose impudence sometimes drives them to the good vvives Hen roost, to fill their Paunch: some of these be blacke; their furre is of much esteeme. — 1634 •Any of the strains of hybrids of Cannabis sativa and Cannabis indica that may have THC levels exceeding those of typical hashish. •(slang) Clipping of skunkweed, type of marijuana. •(slang, offensive) A despicable person.In fact, the term he applied to this species of human being was "skunk," and he used it freely. — 1913 •(slang, disapproving) Anything very bad; a stinker.On the other hand, many critics contend that in terms of literary quality, many of the multiple-storyline books are true skunks. — 1987 •A win by thirty or more points. (A double skunk is sixty or more, a triple skunk ninety or more.) •(slang) A walkover victory in sports or board games, as when the opposing side is unable to score. •A member of a hybrid skinhead and punk subculture.In the early 1980s, certain ex-punks joined them, becoming 'skunks' – a hybrid subculture of skinheads and punks. — 2006 verb4 •To spray someone with a strong-smelling liquid."Yeah, Nolan tried to skunk me. Malcolm's making him clean up the pit right now,” said Simon, heading over to his dresser. “That explains the smell,” muttered the mouse. “You need a shower.” — 2017 •To win by thirty or more points. •(slang) To defeat so badly as to prevent any opposing points.I skunked him at cards.We fished all day but the lake skunked us. •To go bad, to spoil. formsskunked · skunking · skunks Phrases with skunk skunk at a garden partyWithin a group, someone who is unwelcome and actively avoided. skunk upTo make (a place) foul.
