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Definitions skunk noun  Any of various small mammals, of the family Mephitidae, native to North and Central America, having a glossy black with a white coat and two musk glands at the base of the tail for emitting a noxious smell as a defensive measure. (slang) A type of strong marijuana. (slang) A walkover victory in sports or board games, as when the opposing side is unable to score. Compare shutout. Skinhead+Punk = skunk cribbage: A win by 30 or more points. (Double skunk > 60 points, triple skunk >90.) Translations:  French: moufette , putois German: Stinktier , Skunk Italian: moffetta Spanish: mofeta (italbrac, Spain), zorro hediondo (italbrac, Costa Rica), zorrillo (italbrac, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua) verb  cribbage: To win by 30 or more points. Etymology: From earlier squunck < Abenaki segongw, segonku (he who squirts). Supplemental Details:Sponsor an extended definition for skunk for as little as $10 per month. Click here to contact us.        Find:   Words Starting With:   Words Ending With:   Words Containing:   Words That Match:    Translate Into:    Dutch   French   German    Italian   Spanish     Show 51015202550100250500 results per page. Browse the Dictionary A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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