stinker

Example Sentences

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Darnold is long overdue for another stinker, and it will happen here against a Mike Vrabel-coached defense that will simply outsmart him and defensive-minded Seahawks’ coach Mike Macdonald.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

Those went nowhere because the song was a stinker.

From Salon • May 8, 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

He is such a key player, so that is a real stinker for them.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2023

Then that stinker Paulie T. said, “I’m still mad, and don’t think I’m forgetting anything, Ida B. And I’m not too sure about forgiving, either.”

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan