stinker

Example Sentences

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There’s apparently been no clarification since then from the Bell-Shepard household, but another supposed stinker who felt the need to redefine his role in that alleged 2021 trend was actor Jake Gyllenhaal.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026

When was the last time you had a conversation with someone about Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz’s 2010 stinker, “Knight and Day”?

From Salon • Jan. 6, 2026

When Cook returned to England for the 2010 summer, the left-hander had a "stinker".

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2025

The Trojans had their second-worst shooting night of the season at 37.9%, trailing only the 28.8% stinker against UC Irvine.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2024

Some at the table laughed, and the alleged stinker looked up at me.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover