stinkbombs
Malodorous joke devices
Stinkbombs are small devices designed to release a foul smell, typically as a prank.
The classic version is a glass vial containing ammonium sulfide that, when broken, produces a rotten-egg odor.
Kids smuggle them into schools; pranksters deploy them in crowded spaces.
Someone set off a stinkbomb in the cafeteria and they evacuated the whole building.
Figuratively, anything that fails spectacularly and offensively might be called a stinkbomb: The sequel was a total stinkbomb.
Containing yellow element
- foulOffensive or illegal
- reekEmit strong odor
- putridDecomposed and foul-smelling
- rotten eggsDecomposed poultry products
pungent · malodorous · rank · fetid · nauseating · acrid · noisome · smelly
Playful troublesome behavior
- gagMouth restraint or jest
- jokeHumorous statement seeking laughter
- hoaxDeliberate deception for effect
- trickeryDeliberate deception or fraud
shenanigans · tomfoolery · antics · jester · surprise · spoof · jest · playful
Forceful interruption of process
- evacuationRemoval from danger
- pandemoniumState of utter confusion
- commotionNoisy, confused disturbance
- mayhemViolent disorder and destruction
uproar · clearing out · stampede · confusion · panic · scatter · disperse · bedlam
Causes strong aversion
- aversiveInducing avoidance or dislike
- defensiveProtective or easily threatened
- protestPublic expression of disapproval
- dispersalSpreading in many directions
crowd control · barrier · discouraging · preventive · warding
sulfurous
Containing yellow element
rotten eggs · pungent · malodorous · rank · fetid · nauseating · acrid · noisome · smelly · hydrogen sulfide
mischief
Playful troublesome behavior
- gagMouth restraint or jest
- jokeHumorous statement seeking laughter
- hoaxDeliberate deception for effect
trickery · shenanigans · tomfoolery · antics · jester · surprise · spoof · jest · playful · whoopee cushion
disruption
Forceful interruption of process
- evacuationRemoval from danger
- pandemoniumState of utter confusion
- commotionNoisy, confused disturbance
mayhem · uproar · clearing out · stampede · confusion · panic · scatter · disperse · bedlam · turmoil
repellent
Causes strong aversion
- aversiveInducing avoidance or dislike
- defensiveProtective or easily threatened
- protestPublic expression of disapproval
dispersal · crowd control · barrier · discouraging · preventive · warding
stinkbombsair fresheners
Scent-releasing odor eliminators
perfume · incense · scented candles · potpourri · room spray