stinger

• اسم له عدة معانٍ: مشروب كوكتيل مكوّن من ليكور النعناع والبراندي؛ وملاحظة أو كلمة قاسية تجرح المشاعر؛ وعضو لاذع للهجوم أو الدفاع عند بعض الحيوانات كالزنبور أو الراي أو العقرب، وغالباً ما يكون متصلاً بغدة سامة؛ أو ضربة حادة ومؤلمة.

A noun with multiple meanings: a cocktail made of crème de menthe and brandy; a remark capable of wounding mentally; a sharp organ of offense or defense (as of a wasp, stingray, or scorpion) often connected with a poison gland; or a sharp stinging blow.

1. CocktailB2informal

   A mixed alcoholic drink made with crème de menthe and brandy.

   كوكتيل ستينغر

   • He ordered a stinger after dinner.
   • The bartender mixed a classic stinger with fresh mint.
   • She sipped her stinger slowly while chatting.

2. Wounding remarkB2informal

   A comment or statement that is emotionally hurtful or cutting.

   كلام جارح

   • Her stinger about his work ethic really upset him.
   • The critic's review was a stinger for the young artist.
   • He tried to ignore the stinger, but it stayed on his mind.

   المرادفاتbarbcutdiginsultjibetaunt

   الأضدادcomplimentkindnesspraise

3. Sharp organB1formalscientific

   A pointed body part used for defense or attack, often connected to a poison gland, found in animals like wasps, stingrays, or scorpions.

   إبرة سامة

   • The wasp's stinger can cause a painful reaction.
   • A scorpion uses its stinger to immobilize prey.
   • The stingray's stinger is located on its tail.

   المرادفاتaculeusbarbspinesting

4. Sharp blowB2informalsport

   A sudden, sharp hit or strike that causes a stinging sensation.

   ضربة حادة

   • He received a stinger on the arm from the falling branch.
   • The boxer landed a stinger to his opponent's jaw.
   • A stinger from the ball left a red mark on his leg.

   المرادفاتblowcrackhitjoltpunchsmackthwackwhack

   الأضدادcaresscomfortsoothe