stinker

Example Sentences

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There’s apparently been no clarification since then from the Bell-Shepard household, but another supposed stinker who felt the need to redefine his role in that alleged 2021 trend was actor Jake Gyllenhaal.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026

Those went nowhere because the song was a stinker.

From Salon • May 8, 2024

You wouldn't blame me if it's a stinker, would you?

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2024

The Trojans had their second-worst shooting night of the season at 37.9%, trailing only the 28.8% stinker against UC Irvine.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2024

She inspected the damage done by her stinker of a goat.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack