stinger
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• noun
A sharp, pointed organ or anatomical structure, often connected to a venom gland, used by certain insects, arachnids, and marine animals to pierce and inject venom.
"The honeybee left its barbed stinger embedded in the gardener's glove."
A sharp, painful blow or a biting, incisive remark that causes sudden physical or emotional distress.
"The comedian ended his monologue with a clever stinger aimed at the city council."
A short, sharp musical chord or sound effect used in theater, film, or broadcasting to punctuate a dramatic or comedic moment, or a brief scene placed after the closing credits.
"Audience members stayed in their seats until the very end of the credits to watch the bonus stinger."
A classic cocktail made with brandy and white crème de menthe, shaken with ice and strained into a glass.
"After dinner, the host ordered a round of stingers for the table."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in Middle English as an agent noun from the verb 'sting' (from Old English 'stingan', meaning to thrust or pierce) combined with the suffix '-er'.