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 Definitions of stinkpot  [ˈstɪŋkˌpɒt]  

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Definition of 'stinkpot' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) stinkpot
a jar of combustibles that generate offensive and suffocating vapors, formerly used in warfare.

2.  stinkpot
Informal. a mean person; stinker.

3.  stinkpot
a common musk turtle, Sternotherus odoratus, of the eastern and southern U.S.

Etymology:  (1655–65)

Definition of 'stinkpot' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) rotter, dirty dog, rat, skunk, stinker, stinkpot, bum, puke, crumb, lowlife, scum bag, so-and-so, git
a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible
"only a rotter would do that"; "kill the rat"; "throw the bum out"; "you cowardly little pukes!"; "the British call a contemptible person a `git'"

2. (noun) musk turtle, stinkpot
small freshwater turtle having a strong musky odor


Definition of 'stinkpot' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) stinkpot
an earthen jar charged with powder, grenades, and other materials of an offensive and suffocating smell, -- sometimes used in boarding an enemy's vessel

2. (noun) stinkpot
a vessel in which disinfectants are burned

3. (noun) stinkpot
the musk turtle, or musk tortoise. See under Musk



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