skunk

• Nom désignant un petit mammifère noir et blanc connu pour pulvériser un liquide très odorant en cas de menace, ou, de manière informelle, une personne méprisable, une variété de cannabis, ou une défaite sans marquer de point dans un jeu.

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.

   Personne méprisable

   • 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.

   Synonymescadcurheelrascalratscoundrelsnakeswinevillainwretch

2. Scoreless defeatB2informalamericansport

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

   Défaite sans marquer de point

   • 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.

   Synonymesshutoutwhitewash

3. MarijuanaB2slang

   A slang term for cannabis, particularly a potent strain.

   Skunk (variété de cannabis)

   • 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.

   Synonymesbudcannabischronicdankdopeganjagrassherbmarijuanapotweed

4. Musteline mammalA2formalscientific

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

   Mouffette

   • 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.

   Synonymespolecat

• Verbe signifiant vaincre nettement, surtout dans un jeu ou une compétition, ou laisser l'adversaire sans aucun point; utilisé aussi de manière informelle pour tromper quelqu'un ou échapper au paiement.

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.

   Blanchir (sport)

   • 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.

   Synonymesblankroutshut outtrouncewhitewash