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stung

Definition of STUNG

past and past participle of sting

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Rhymes with STUNG

bung, dung, hung, lung, pung, rung, tongue, tung, young

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stung

Definition of STUNG for Kids

past and past participle of sting

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stung

Medical Definition of STUNG

past and past part of sting

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