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stinkbait

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A form of bait composed of malodorous ingredients, designed to attract fish (primarily catfish) that hunt by scent.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: fishing, hobbies, lifestyle

Examples

  • Deke mashed a wad of stinkbait onto the treble hook, then rinsed his fingers in the water to reduce the foul stench before lifting his beer can.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From stink + bait.