Stinger

Pronunciation: /ˈstɪŋər/

Stinger (noun)

  1. a sharp part of an insect or animal that can hurt you by injecting poison
  2. a comment or remark that is meant to hurt someone's feelings
  3. 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

Synonyms of Stinger

Neutral

Antonyms of Stinger

  • referring to something that calms or alleviates pain