Skunked

Pronunciation: /skʌŋkt/

Definitions of skunked

verb To be defeated or outplayed in a game or competition, especially by a large margin.

Example Sentences

A1 I skunked my friend in a game of chess.

A2 The team was skunked in the final match of the season.

B1 She skunked her opponents in the debate competition.

B2 The company skunked its competitors with their innovative product.

C1 He skunked the market by predicting the stock market crash.

C2 The politician skunked his opponent in the election debates.

Examples of skunked in a Sentence

formal The team was skunked in the championship game, losing by a score of 10-0.

informal I got skunked in poker last night, I didn't win a single hand.

slang Don't let yourself get skunked by that tricky opponent, keep your guard up.

figurative Her hopes of winning the competition were skunked when she realized she had forgotten to submit her entry on time.

Grammatical Forms of skunked

• past tense: skunked
• plural: skunks
• comparative: more skunked
• superlative: most skunked
• present tense: skunk
• future tense: will skunk
• perfect tense: have skunked
• continuous tense: is skunking
• singular: skunk
• positive degree: skunked
• infinitive: to skunk
• gerund: skunking
• participle: skunked

Origin and Evolution of skunked

First Known Use: 1831 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'skunked' originated from the English language and is derived from the name of the animal skunk, known for its foul-smelling spray as a defense mechanism.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe the strong and unpleasant odor of a skunk, the term 'skunked' later evolved to also mean being defeated or bested in a competition or game, often used in informal contexts.