Stinger

Pronunciation: /ˈstɪŋər/

Definitions of stinger

noun a cocktail made with brandy, white crème de menthe, and white crème de cacao

Example Sentences

A1 Bees have a stinger on their abdomen.

A2 The wasp's stinger can cause a painful sting.

B1 The scorpion's stinger is used to inject venom into its prey.

B2 The jellyfish's stinger can deliver a powerful toxin.

C1 The assassin bug uses its sharp stinger to immobilize its victims.

C2 The box jellyfish is known for its extremely potent stingers that can be deadly to humans.

Examples of stinger in a Sentence

formal The bee's stinger is a modified ovipositor used for self-defense.

informal Ouch! I just got stung by a bee's stinger!

slang Watch out for that bee, it's got a mean stinger!

figurative Her words had a stinger to them, leaving him feeling hurt and betrayed.

Grammatical Forms of stinger

• plural: stingers
• comparative: more stinging
• superlative: most stinging
• present tense: sting
• future tense: will sting
• perfect tense: has stung
• continuous tense: is stinging
• singular: stinger
• positive degree: stinging
• infinitive: to sting
• gerund: stinging
• participle: stung

Origin and Evolution of stinger

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'stinger' originated from Old English 'stingan' meaning to pierce or stab.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'stinger' evolved to refer to a sharp organ used for defense by insects or animals, and later came to be used colloquially to describe a sharp or pointed object or sensation.