American English pronunciation

How to pronounce stinger

IPA transcription: [s'tɪŋɚ]

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Noun

  • a cocktail made of made of creme de menthe and brandy

  • a remark capable of wounding mentally

    “the unkindest cut of all”

  • a portable low altitude surface-to-air missile system using infrared guidance and an impact fuse; fired from the shoulder

  • a sharp organ of offense or defense (as of a wasp or stingray or scorpion) often connected with a poison gland

  • a sharp stinging blow

Usage examples

  • Marine stingers are present during the warmer months.
  • The stinger screws into the water main pipe and is held there.
  • She had a minor role in "Stingers" and has acted on stage.