stinker

• Substantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: bezeichnet einen verachtenswerten oder widerwärtigen Menschen, etwas, das übel riecht (z. B. eine billige Zigarre), oder einen untauglichen bzw. mangelhaften Gegenstand (z. B. ein Auto).

A noun with multiple meanings: it can refer to a contemptible or despicable person, something that emits a foul odor (such as a cheap cigar), or an unsatisfactory or defective item (like a car).

1. Despicable personB2informal

   A person regarded as contemptible, unpleasant, or morally reprehensible.

   Schuft

   • He's a real stinker for lying to his friends like that.
   • That stinker stole my parking spot while I was waiting.
   • Don't be such a stinker; apologize for what you said.

   Synonymecadheellouserascalratroguescoundrelsnakeswinewretch

2. Something with a bad smellB2informal

   An object, especially a cheap cigar, that emits a strong, unpleasant odor.

   Stinker

   • He lit up a cheap stinker that filled the room with smoke.
   • What is that stinker in the fridge? It smells awful.
   • The old man puffed on a stinker while sitting on the porch.

   Synonymeskunkstinkpot

3. Defective or unsatisfactory itemB2informal

   An object, particularly a car, that is poorly made, faulty, or disappointing.

   Defekter oder unbefriedigender Gegenstand

   • I bought a used car, but it turned out to be a real stinker.
   • This phone is a stinker; it keeps crashing.
   • The movie was a stinker; I walked out after 20 minutes.

   Synonymebustdudflopheapjalopyjunkerlemonturkey