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stinker

stin·ker

UK/ˈstɪŋ.kə(ɹ)/ US/ˈstɪŋ.kɚ/ uncommon informal slang uk

noun

1.

a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible

  • “only a rotter would do that”
  • “kill the rat”
  • “throw the bum out”
  • “you cowardly little pukes!”
  • “the British call a contemptible person a”
  • “'”
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2.

anything that gives off an offensive odor (especially a cheap cigar)

3.

Origin

From stink + -er.

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