stinkpot

• Nom désignant soit une personne jugée méprisable ou répugnante, soit une petite tortue d'eau douce qui émet une forte odeur musquée.

A noun with two distinct meanings: it can refer to a person considered despicable or contemptible, or to a small freshwater turtle that emits a strong musky odor.

1. Contemptible personC1informalamerican

   A person who is considered despicable, unpleasant, or contemptible.

   Personne méprisable

   • He's a real stinkpot for spreading those rumors.
   • Don't be such a stinkpot and help your friends.
   • That stinkpot lied to everyone about his credentials.

   Synonymesbeastboundercadcurgood-for-nothingheellouserascalratroguescoundrelskunksnakeswinetoadvillainwretch

2. Musk turtleC2formalamericanscientific

   A small freshwater turtle (genus Sternotherus) that emits a strong, musky odor when threatened.

   Tortue musquée

   • The stinkpot turtle is commonly found in slow-moving streams.
   • When handled, the stinkpot releases a foul-smelling liquid.
   • Stinkpots are popular among reptile enthusiasts for their unique defense mechanism.

   Synonymesmusk turtle