Meaning ofstingerin English

Noun

1. insect's pointed attack part
2. a device or object used to sting; attack means
3. something causing mental pain; emotional hurt
   The news of her betrayal was a stinger that lingered for months.
4. a brandy and crème de menthe cocktail
   The bartender expertly mixed a stinger with brandy and crème de menthe.
5. a device puncturing car tires; used by police
   The police used a stinger to stop the speeding car.
6. a spinal injury causing numbing pain
   The doctor warned that the fall could result in a stinger and permanent nerve damage.
7. a TV/radio station identifier
   The broadcast began with a stinger announcing the station's call sign.
8. a post-credits film or TV scene
   The movie ended with a stinger that hinted at a potential sequel.
9. a musical phrase for dramatic effect; emphasis
   The orchestra played a stinger to grab the audience's attention.
10. a venomous Australian box jellyfish species
    The lifeguard warned swimmers about the stinger in the water.