Skunked term

Noun

Definitions

1.NounA word that becomes difficult to use because it is transitioning from one meaning to another. Purists may insist on the old usage, while descriptivists are more open to newer usages.

Synonyms

skunk skunkbag skunk at a garden party skrunkly skunk at the garden party essence peddler stinkard scrunkly skank scrump stinkhole skeesicks

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