Any of various small mammals, of the family Mephitidae, native to North and Central America, having a glossy black with a white coat and two musk glands at the base of the tail for emitting a noxious smell as a defensive measure.

A despicable person.

A walkover victory in sports or board games, as when the opposing side is unable to score. Compare shutout.

To defeat so badly as to prevent any opposing points.

“I skunked him at cards.”

To win by 30 or more points.

(of beer) To go bad, to spoil.