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skunks

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "skunks" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

1 syllable
6 characters
English (US)
1syllable

skunks

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

Because it is a word with a single syllable, skunks is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

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Definitions ofskunks

1noun
  • Any of various small mammals, of the family Mephitidae, native to North and Central America, having a glossy black with a white coat and two musk glands at the base of the tail for emitting a noxious smell as a defensive measure.
  • A despicable person.
  • A walkover victory in sports or board games, as when the opposing side is unable to score. Compare shutout.
  • A win by 30 or more points.
1verb
  • To defeat so badly as to prevent any opposing points.

    Example: "I skunked him at cards."

  • To win by 30 or more points.
  • (of beer) To go bad, to spoil.
1noun
  • A member of a hybrid skinhead and punk subculture.
1noun
  • Any of the strains of hybrids of Cannabis sativa and Cannabis indica that may have THC levels exceeding those of typical hashish.
1noun
  • Any of several American plants that have an offensive odour, but especially Croton texensis and Polemonium viscosum
  • Strong-smelling cannabis
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