Definitions

1. noun

a small to medium-sized carnivorous mammal with a distinctive odor, typically black with white markings, native to the Americas

“The hikers were surprised by the skunk that suddenly crossed their path.”

2. verb

to make a strong, unpleasant smell, typically in order to defend oneself

“The skunk verb is used in the following sentence: The skunked the entire area with its pungent odor.”