skunk

• Sustantivo que designa un pequeño mamífero de pelaje negro y blanco conocido por rociar un líquido de olor muy fuerte cuando se siente amenazado; también se usa informalmente para referirse a una persona despreciable, a una variedad de marihuana o a una derrota abultada en un juego.

A noun referring to a small black-and-white mammal known for spraying a strong-smelling fluid when threatened, or informally to a contemptible person, a marijuana strain, or a scoreless defeat in a game.

1. Despicable personB2informalamerican

   A person who is considered contemptible, dishonest, or morally reprehensible.

   Persona despreciable

   • That skunk lied to everyone to get what he wanted.
   • Only a real skunk would steal from a charity.
   • Don't trust him; he's a skunk through and through.

   Sinónimoscadcurheelrascalratscoundrelsnakeswinevillainwretch

2. Scoreless defeatB2informalamericansport

   A defeat in a game or contest where the losing side fails to score any points.

   Derrota sin puntos

   • Our team suffered a skunk in the final match, losing 10-0.
   • They played so poorly that they ended up with a skunk.
   • A skunk is the worst possible outcome in a competitive game.

   Sinónimosshutoutwhitewash

3. MarijuanaB2slang

   A slang term for cannabis, particularly a potent strain.

   variedad de cannabis muy potente

   • He was caught with a bag of skunk in his car.
   • They were smoking skunk at the party last night.
   • Skunk is known for its strong smell and effects.

   Sinónimosbudcannabischronicdankdopeganjagrassherbmarijuanapotweed

4. Musteline mammalA2formalscientific

   A small American mammal known for its black-and-white fur and ability to spray a foul-smelling liquid when threatened.

   Mofeta

   • A skunk wandered into our backyard last night.
   • The skunk sprayed the dog, and the smell was unbearable.
   • Skunks are nocturnal animals that eat insects and small rodents.

   Sinónimospolecat

• Verbo que significa derrotar decisivamente, especialmente en un juego o competición, o impedir que el oponente anote ningún punto; también se usa informalmente para referirse a engañar o evadir un pago.

A verb meaning to defeat decisively, especially in a game or competition, or to fail to score any points; also used informally to mean to cheat or avoid paying.

1. Defeat by a large marginB2informalamerican

   To defeat an opponent decisively, especially by preventing them from scoring any points.

   Derrotar por goleada

   • The home team skunked their rivals 5-0 in the final match.
   • We got completely skunked in the trivia competition.
   • They skunked us in the first round of the tournament.

   Sinónimosblankroutshut outtrouncewhitewash