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stink fly

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun stink fly has 1 sense
  1. green lacewing, chrysopid, stink fly - pale green unpleasant-smelling lacewing fly having carnivorous larvae
    --1 is a kind of lacewing, lacewing fly
    --1 is a member of Chrysopidae, family Chrysopidae
    --1 has particulars: goldeneye, golden-eyed fly

Definitions from the Web

Term: Stink Fly

Definition:

1. (Noun) A type of insect characterized by its foul odor when distressed or threatened.

2. (Noun) A fictional character with insect-like abilities in the animated series "Ben 10".

3. (Verb) To emit a strong and unpleasant odor resembling that of a stink fly.

Senses and Usages:

Noun:

  1. When startled or attacked, the stink fly releases a pungent odor to deter its predators.
  2. In the "Ben 10" series, Stink Fly is one of Ben's alien transformations that can emit foul-smelling gas and fly.

Verb:

  1. After the garbage was left unattended for days, it began to stink fly, attracting a swarm of flies.
Sample Sentences:

Noun:

  1. Be careful not to provoke the stink fly, as its odor is extremely repulsive.
  2. While gardening, I accidentally disturbed a stink fly, and its stench filled the air.
  3. "Look, Mom, I caught a stink fly!" Billy exclaimed, fascinated by the insect's smell.

Verb:

  1. The damp clothes left in the hamper for too long began to stink fly.
  2. It's important to dispose of rotten food promptly to prevent it from stink flying and attracting pests.
  3. The neglected dumpster started to stink fly, posing a health hazard to the neighborhood.

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