stink bomb

NOUN

bomb that gives off odor

Synonyms

WEAK

odorous bomb stink ball stinkpot

Example Sentences

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If throwing a stink bomb into Maine wasn’t the “intent,” what was?

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2025

At the defence’s request, the judge granted permission for a video clip to be played, which appeared to show a zodiac-type speedboat sailing alongside a Japanese ship and firing a stink bomb.

From BBC • Sep. 4, 2024

Do not blame me for dropping this stink bomb of an anecdote on you.

From New York Times • Apr. 5, 2022

They're like idiot kids who set off a stink bomb at the school dance and then wonder why they aren't allowed to come to the next one.

From Salon • Aug. 17, 2021

The one other time Alex could remember getting sent home early was when someone set off a stink bomb last year in the girls’ bathroom.

From "Eleven" by Tom Rogers