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Meaning Of Skunk
n.
Any one of several species of American musteline carnivores
of the genus Mephitis and allied genera. They have two glands near the
anus, secreting an extremely fetid liquid, which the animal ejects at
pleasure as a means of defense.
v. t.
In games of chance and skill: To defeat (an opponent) (as
in cards) so that he fails to gain a point, or (in checkers) to get a
king.