stinger stinger /ˈstɪŋɝ/

noun

1. [Informal] A sharp stinging blow  ( stinger [Informal] )
   a sharp stinging blow
   
2. A sharp organ of offense or defense (as of a wasp or stingray or scorpion) often connected with a poison gland  ( stinger )
   a sharp organ of offense or defense (as of a wasp or stingray or scorpion) often connected with a poison gland
    The child cried after getting a painful sting from the wasp's stinger.
   The child cried after getting a painful sting from the wasp's stinger.
   
   
3. A remark capable of wounding mentally  ( cut , stinger )
   a remark capable of wounding mentally
    The unkindest cut of all
   the unkindest cut of all
   
4. A cocktail made of made of crème de menthe and brandy  ( stinger )
   a cocktail made of made of crème de menthe and brandy
    The stinger cocktail was a blend of minty and strong flavors.
   The stinger cocktail was a blend of minty and strong flavors.
   
   

 Stinger

1. A portable low altitude surface-to-air missile system using infrared guidance and an impact fuse; fired from the shoulder  ( Stinger )
   a portable low altitude surface-to-air missile system using infrared guidance and an impact fuse; fired from the shoulder
    The military deployed the Stinger to defend against low-flying enemy aircraft.
   The military deployed the Stinger to defend against low-flying enemy aircraft.