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stinkbomb

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A device that produces a burst of unpleasant odors, used as a weapon or a prank.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: stench bomb

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A source of unpleasant odors, such as rotten eggs or garbage.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • That trash bin is one big stinkbomb.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From stink + bomb.

Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: stinkbom — device that produces unpleasant smells
  • Finnish: hajupommi — device that produces unpleasant smells
  • French: boule puante — device that produces unpleasant smells
  • German: Stinkbombe — device that produces unpleasant smells
  • Polish: bomba z cuchnącym gazem — device that produces unpleasant smells
  • Spanish: bomba fétida — device that produces unpleasant smells
  • Welsh: bom drewi — device that produces unpleasant smells
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