skunked
skunked Lexical Profile
skunked Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
North American Having failed to score any points in a game or competition, or having failed to catch any fish on a fishing trip.
"The home team walked off the field feeling dejected after getting skunked in the championship game."
North American Having developed a foul, sulfurous odor and taste as a result of exposure to light (used especially of beer).
"Because the bottles were left sitting in direct sunlight all afternoon, the beer was completely skunked."
North American Intoxicated by alcohol or drugs.
"He got completely skunked at the tavern and had to take a cab home."
• verb
North American To defeat overwhelmingly in a game or contest, especially by preventing the opponent from scoring any points (past tense and past participle of skunk).
"Our rival high school skunked us in the final tournament of the season."
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