1. a small turtle with a strong musky odor when disturbed
Usage: zoology
2. a person who is unpleasant or contemptible
Usage: informal; derogatory
3. a small boat or vessel, especially one that is old or in poor condition
Usage: nautical; informal

Examples

• The children found a stinkpot turtle by the pond and quickly released it after smelling its defensive odor.
• That stinkpot turtle can stay underwater for hours without coming up for air.
• Don’t be such a stinkpot just because you didn’t get your way.
• The old fisherman called his beat-up boat a real stinkpot, but it still got him to his favorite fishing spots.
• We saw several stinkpot turtles basking on logs in the marsh.
• My brother can be a real stinkpot when he’s in a bad mood.