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stinger
DEFINITIONS OF:
stinger
1
n
a remark capable of wounding mentally
Synonyms:
cut
Type of:
abuse
,
contumely
,
insult
,
revilement
,
vilification
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
n
a sharp organ of offense or defense (as of a wasp or stingray or scorpion) often connected with a poison gland
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
n
a sharp stinging blow
Type of:
blow
a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
n
a cocktail made of made of creme de menthe and brandy
Type of:
cocktail
a short mixed drink
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