stinker
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A contemptible person or thing.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
"Stop squallin', you little stinker!" She struck the child with her open hand across the face.
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
Something difficult (e.g. a given puzzle) or unpleasant (e.g. negative review, nasty letter).
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
Something of poor quality.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “stinker” mean?
A contemptible person or thing.
Is “stinker” formal or informal?
stinker is generally slang.