SKUNK
/skʌŋk/
13
Scrabble
15
WWF
S(1) K(5) U(1) N(1) K(5)
NWL/TWL ✓ Collins ✓ WWF ✓
Definition
/skʌŋk/
noun
- Any of various small mammals, of the family Mephitidae, native to North and Central America, having a glossy black with a white coat and two musk glands at the base of the tail for emitting a noxious smell as a defensive measure.
- A despicable person.
- A walkover victory in sports or board games, as when the opposing side is unable to score. Compare shutout.
- A win by 30 or more points.
verb
- To defeat so badly as to prevent any opposing points.“I skunked him at cards.”
- To win by 30 or more points.
- (of beer) To go bad, to spoil.
Source: Wiktionary
