sting
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: stings · stinging · stung
Sense 1
A bump left on the skin after having been stung.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
A puncture made by an insect or arachnid in an attack, usually including the injection of venom.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To hurt, usually by introducing poison or a sharp point, or both.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
To puncture with the stinger.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “sting” mean?
A bump left on the skin after having been stung.
Is “sting” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.