A written communication containing unpleasant material, especially one that criticizes, insults, or intimidates the recipient.
Something difficult (e.g. a given puzzle) or unpleasant (e.g. negative review, nasty letter).
Something of poor quality.
Any of several species of large Antarctic petrels which feed on blubber and carrion and have an offensive odour, such as the giant fulmar.
One who stinks.
A chemist.
A hot day.
A contemptible person or thing.