What does STING mean?

Sting 1. Parts of Speech

Noun, verb

2. Definitions

• Noun: a small but painful injury caused by an insect or plant with a sharp point, or a similar feeling caused by a sharp point; a feeling of sharp pain; a harmful or unpleasant thing or event that is caused by someone or something else; a sudden, unexpected police operation to catch criminals
• Verb: to cause sharp pain or discomfort; to cheat or deceive someone; to take action against someone, especially by the police or another authority

3. Pronunciations (US, UK)

• US: /stɪŋ/
• UK: /stɪŋ/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "sting" originated in the Old English word "stingan," which meant "to pierce or prick." It has been used in English since the 14th century. The noun "sting" has been used to refer to a sharp pain since the 16th century, while the verb "sting" has been used to refer to causing sharp pain since the 14th century. The verb "sting" can also mean to cheat or deceive someone, and this usage has been in use since the 16th century. The noun "sting" can also refer to a sudden, unexpected police operation to catch criminals, and this usage has been in use since the 19th century.

5. Synonyms

• Noun: prick, bite, pain, injury, harm, unpleasantness
• Verb: hurt, pain, prick, cheat, deceive, scam, defraud

6. Related Words

• Thing
• Bring
• Swing
• Wings
• Ringed

7. Example Sentences

• The bee gave her a sting on her hand