1. defeated decisively, especially by preventing the opponent from scoring
Usage: informal; sports
2. sprayed by a skunk
3. failed to catch any fish while fishing
Usage: informal; fishing

Examples

• Our team got skunked 21-0 in the championship game.
• The pitcher skunked the opposing team for seven innings.
• The dog got skunked while chasing something in the woods.
• We had to give the dog several baths after it was skunked.
• I went fishing all day but got completely skunked.
• Despite trying different lures, the anglers were skunked.
• The home team skunked their rivals in the season opener.