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Definition of stinkbomb
stinkbomb
/ˈstɪŋk.bɑːm/
stink · bomb
Plural:stinkbombs
•Past Simple:stinkbombed
•Past Participle:stinkbombed
•Present Participle:stinkbombing
stinkbomb Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
6
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
2
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• noun
1
A small, fragile container or novelty device designed to release a foul-smelling gas when broken or ignited, typically used as a practical joke.
Example
"The students had to evacuate the hallway after someone set off a stinkbomb near the lockers."
2
Something that is a complete failure, disaster, or source of intense displeasure (used informally).
Example
"Critics agreed that the studio's latest summer blockbuster was an absolute stinkbomb at the box office."
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1
To attack, disrupt, or fill a place with a stinkbomb or a similarly foul odor.
Example
"Pranksters stinkbombed the auditorium just before the talent show was scheduled to begin."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Stinkbomb. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/stinkbomb