Skunky

adj, slang

adj, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Mean, contemptible. Canada, US, colloquial

    "Don't know when to expect reimbursements from Chloe. After all this time I consider her behavior skunky."

  2. 2
    Resembling a skunk; especially, having a strong or unpleasant odor or (of food, drink) taste.

    "Sure enough, he had the skunky odor of marijuana."

Example

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"Don't know when to expect reimbursements from Chloe. After all this time I consider her behavior skunky."

Etymology

From skunk + -y.

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