stinger

• Nom désignant plusieurs sens : un cocktail à base de liqueur de menthe et de brandy ; une remarque blessante moralement ; un organe pointu servant à attaquer ou à se défendre (chez une guêpe, une raie ou un scorpion par exemple), souvent relié à une glande à venin ; ou un coup vif et douloureux.

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.

   Stinger (cocktail)

   • 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.

   pique

   • 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.

   Synonymesbarbcutdiginsultjibetaunt

   Antonymescomplimentkindnesspraise

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.

   aiguillon

   • 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.

   Synonymesaculeusbarbspinesting

4. Sharp blowB2informalsport

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

   Coup cinglant

   • 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.

   Synonymesblowcrackhitjoltpunchsmackthwackwhack

   Antonymescaresscomfortsoothe