スカンク
also: スコンク
Meanings
1
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Only with reading スカンク
Refers to the mammal known for its defensive odor.
Skunks release a strong odor when they feel threatened.
2
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Used in games to mean preventing an opponent from scoring any points; the variant スコンク is especially associated with this sense.
Yesterday's game ended in a skunk.
Usage patterns
- スカンクが〈臭い〉を放つfor a skunk to give off its (foul) smell
The skunk released a strong smell to drive off its enemy.
- 〈相手〉をスコンクにするto skunk an opponent (shut them out with zero points)
In today's game, I skunked my opponent.
- スコンクを食うto get skunked (be shut out with zero points)
I let my guard down and ended up getting skunked.