Stinger
Pronunciation: /ˈstɪŋər/
Stinger (noun)
- a sharp part of an insect or animal that can hurt you by injecting poison
- a comment or remark that is meant to hurt someone's feelings
- a type of alcoholic drink made with whiskey and other ingredients
Examples
- The bee's stinger can cause a painful reaction.
- A wasp's stinger is used for defense.
Common collocations: bee's stinger, remove a stinger, add a stinger, stinger of sarcasm, order a stinger