skunk

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

A despicable person.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

người đáng khinh

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⚠ Register: dated, derogatory, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

In fact, the term he applied to this species of human being was "skunk," and he used it freely.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Anything very bad; a stinker.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một điều gì đó rất糟糕

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⚠ Register: dated, derogatory, slang

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

A walkover victory in sports or board games, as when the opposing side is unable to score.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

chiến thắng dễ dàng

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Register: slang

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “skunk” mean?

A despicable person.

Is “skunk” formal or informal?

skunk is generally dated, derogatory, slang.

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