Stinger

Portable anti-aircraft launcher

A stinger is something that stings.

Bees and scorpions have stingers—the sharp organ that delivers venom.

A stinger can also be a sharp blow or a cutting remark: That last comment was a real stinger.

In journalism, a stinger is a brief, punchy closing line.

In drinks, a Stinger is a cocktail of brandy and crème de menthe.

insect

bee

Stinging nectar gatherer

  • waspNarrow-bodied stinging insect
  • hornetLarge aggressive wasp
  • venomInjected animal poison

barb · honeybee · yellowjacket · lance · ovipositor · swelling · allergic · anaphylaxis · hive · nest

animal

scorpion

Stinging arachnid with pincers

tail · barb · tentacle · spine · venomous · marine · anemone · lionfish · catfish · platypus

surprise

twist

Rotating motion or surprise

zinger · shock · finale · ending · climax · unexpected · irony · comeback · retort · barb

weapon

missile

Self-guided airborne weapon

launcher · infrared · homing · portable · military · defense · aircraft · helicopter · guerrilla · munition

cocktail

brandy

Spirit from fermented fruit

mint · chilled · shaken · stirred · snifter · prohibition · classic · bartender · speakeasy · liqueur

film

post-credits

Bonus scene after credits

  • sceneDramatic unit or locale
  • MarvelSuperhero media conglomerate
  • teaserSomething that piques interest

bonus · Easter egg · sequel · cameo · MCU · audience · theater · cinema · franchise · hint

Categories
Opposites
weapon function

Stingeranti-tank missile

Weapon targeting armored vehicles

tank round · Javelin · artillery shell · bunker buster · RPG

biological function

Stingermammary gland

Milk-secreting tissue structure

salve · balm · protective shell

interpersonal intent

Stingercompliment

Words expressing approval

praise · balm · flattery · encouragement · blessing

Phrases
Family

sting, stinging, stings, stingers, stinginess

Familiarity
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Profile
Timeless · Concrete · Rated PG