hornet

Definition

  • noun: a flying insect that has a powerful sting
  • noun: any of the larger vespid wasps (as of the genus 'Vespa')

Examples

  • His comments stirred up a 'hornet's nest' of angry opposition and criticism.

  • The principal entered the 'hornet's nest' of angry parents.

Movie quotes

  • (..) Why can't we just talk right here? Yeah? Because it's private. Ah, that sounds like a whole thing. I'm not into it. - Mmm. - Shit! I just got stung! That was a hornet! This is a hornets nest! Uh, you know what, guys? Why don't we step in the back office... while Charlie deals with this whole hornet/wasp situation? Yeah. Oh. Oh, I'm a bad boy? I'm a bad boy? Put some vegetable oil on it. That'll make you feel better. Okay. Bye, sexy. (..)
    2009 TvShow: It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Title: The Waitress Is Getting Married Season: 5 Episode 5