stinkball

noun — 2 senses

stinkball

noun

Etymology From stink + ball.

1

Government, Military, Politics, War Historical A composition of substances which in combustion emit a suffocating odour, formerly used in naval warfare.

2

A foul-smelling person or object (often used as an insult)

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