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Vocabulary Entry
skunk
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A skunk is a small to medium-sized mammal known for its distinctive black and white fur and its ability to spray a foul-smelling liquid as a defense mechanism.
Example Sentences
"We saw a skunk rummaging through the trash late at night."
"The skunk raised its tail warning us to stay away."
"Skunks are often mistaken for badgers due to their similar size."
V
verb
To skunk means to defeat someone decisively or to cheat someone.
Example Sentences
"The opposing team skunked us in the final game."
"He felt like they skunked him in the business deal."
"She didn't want to skunk her friends at the board game."