stinger

English

/ˈstɪŋə(ɹ)/, /ˈstɪŋɚ/

noun
Definitions
  • A pointed portion of an insect or arachnid used for attack.
  • Anything that is used to sting, as a means of attack.
  • Anything, such as an insult, that stings mentally or psychologically.
  • A cocktail of brandy and crème de menthe.
  • A portable bed of nails to puncture car tires, used by police and military forces.
  • 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) An extension cord.
  • (slang) A stinging nettle.
  • Chironex fleckeri, an extremely venomous Australian box jellyfish.

Etymology

Suffix from English sting.

Origin

English

sting

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