1. sharp pointed organs used by insects and other animals to inject venom
2. sharp or painful remarks intended to hurt someone’s feelings
Usage: figurative
3. cocktails made with brandy and crème de menthe served over ice

Examples

• The bees’ stingers were left in his arm after the attack.
• Wasps can use their stingers multiple times unlike honeybees.
• Her stingers during the debate left her opponent speechless.
• He delivered several verbal stingers before storming out.
• The bartender prepared two stingers for the couple.
• Stingers are popular after-dinner drinks at upscale restaurants.