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stinkbug

noun stink·bug \ˈstiŋk-ˌbəg\

Definition of STINKBUG

:  any of various hemipterous bugs (especially family Pentatomidae) that emit a disagreeable odor
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First Known Use of STINKBUG

circa 1877

Rhymes with STINKBUG

bear hug, bedbug, billbug, debug, earplug, firebug, fireplug, goldbug, humbug, june bug, lovebug, prayer rug, sea slug, smart drug, spark plug, throw rug, unplug, wall plug
STINKBUG Defined for Kids

stinkbug

noun stink·bug \ˈstiŋk-ˌbəg\

Definition of STINKBUG for Kids

:  a bug that gives off a bad smell

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4 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. stinkbug
  2. rice stinkbug
  3. Say stinkbug
  4. southern green stink bug
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