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- Dictionarysting/stɪŋ/
noun
- 1. a small sharp-pointed organ at the end of the abdomen of bees, wasps, ants, and scorpions, capable of inflicting a painful or dangerous wound by injecting poison.
- 2. a carefully planned operation, typically one involving deception: informal "five blackmailers were jailed last week after they were snared in a police sting" Similar
verb
- 1. wound or pierce with a sting: "he was stung by a jellyfish" Similar
- 2. swindle or exorbitantly overcharge (someone): informal "I had to buy some boxer shorts at the last minute and got stung for £42.50!" Similar
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sting noun (HURT) [ C or S ] a sudden burning pain in your eyes, on your skin, etc., or the ability to cause such pain: She had several bee stings. the sting of salt in a wound. Some types of jellyfish have a powerful sting. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. [ S ] the feeling of being upset by something:
Learn the meaning of sting as a verb and a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Find out how to use sting in a sentence and how it relates to bees, pain, and fraud.
Sting definition: to prick or wound with a sharp-pointed, often venom-bearing organ.. See examples of STING used in a sentence.
Learn the various meanings and uses of the word sting, from a sharp part of an animal or plant that causes pain, to a clever plan to catch criminals, to a mental or emotional hurt. See examples, synonyms, pronunciation, and word frequency.
Sting can mean to pierce with a sharp organ, to cause pain, to stimulate, or to cheat. It can also refer to a wound, a pain, a sharp organ, or a confidence game. Learn more about the word's usage and synonyms.
When someone says something that's both mean and true, it can sting. Such things are often referred to as stinging remarks. But if you're thinking crime, then a sting is a con-job that takes planning to pull off.
Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the verb sting, which can mean to touch by an insect or plant, to feel pain, to make angry or upset, or to charge more money. See pictures, synonyms and extra examples of sting in different contexts.
