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stinger - What does it mean?

Definition of 'stinger'

English

Noun

(en-noun)
  • A pointed portion of an insect or arachnid used for attack.
  • Anything that is used to sting, as a means of attack.
  • * 1918 , (Edgar Rice Burroughs), Chapter IV
  • The thing stopped then and looked at me a moment as much as to say: "Why this thing has a stinger ! I must be careful." And then it reached out its long neck and opened its mighty jaws and grabbed for me; but I wasn't there.
  • Anything, such as an insult, that stings mentally or psychologically
  • a cocktail of brandy and
  • A device used by police and military forces consisting of a portable bed of nails to puncture car tires.
  • A minor neurological injury of the spine characterized by a shooting or stinging pain down one arm, followed by numbness and weakness.
  • A station identifier on television or radio played between shows.
  • A scene shown on films or television shows after the credits.
  • (slang) A nonlethal grenade using rubber instead of shrapnel, more commonly called a sting grenade.
  • (slang) A final note played at the end of a military march.
  • (slang|television and film) An extension cord.
  • Synonyms

    * (device used to puncture car tyres) spike strip

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    Similar to 'stinger'

    stinker, stingier, stonker, stinkier, stancher