stinger

/ˈstɪŋər/
/ˈstɪŋə/
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Other forms: stingers

Definitions of stinger
  1. noun
    a remark capable of wounding mentally
    synonyms: cut
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    type of:
    abuse, contumely, insult, revilement, vilification
    a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
  2. noun
    a sharp organ of offense or defense (as of a wasp or stingray or scorpion) often connected with a poison gland
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    types:
    aculeus
    a sharp-pointed process especially a sting of a hymenopterous insect
    type of:
    organ
    a fully differentiated structural and functional unit in an animal that is specialized for some particular function
  3. noun
    a sharp stinging blow
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    type of:
    blow, buffet
    a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
  4. noun
    a cocktail made of made of creme de menthe and brandy
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    type of:
    cocktail
    a short mixed drink
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