Definitions

1. noun

a small, typically brownish insect whose larvae can damage plants, and whose adults emit a strong, unpleasant odor when disturbed.

“The stinkbug infestation in the garden was causing significant damage to the crops.”

2. noun

a colloquial or informal term for any small insect that emits a strong odor.

“I hate walking through the garden when the stinkbugs are out, they smell so bad.”