stinger
/ˈstɪŋər/
noun
- A sharp, pointed part of an insect, animal, or plant that can inject poison or cause a painful wound.
- The bee left its stinger in my skin after it stung me.
- The stingray has a long, barbed stinger on its tail that can cause serious injury.
- A scorpion uses its stinger at the end of its tail to defend itself.
- Something that causes a sharp, sudden pain or unpleasant surprise, especially a remark or situation.
- The news of the layoffs came as a stinger to the whole department.
- Her comment about his work was a stinger that he remembered for days.
- The final question on the test was a real stinger.
- A short, memorable line or scene at the end of a movie or TV show, often after the credits, used for humor or to set up a sequel.
- The stinger at the end of the episode revealed the villain was still alive.
- Make sure to stay after the credits for a stinger that hints at the next film.
- Many Marvel movies include a stinger to tease upcoming characters.