a small sharp-pointed organ at the end of the abdomen of bees, wasps, ants, and scorpions, capable of inflicting a painful or dangerous wound by injecting poison

a carefully planned operation, typically one involving deception

five blackmailers were jailed last week after they were snared in a police sting

wound or pierce with a sting

he was stung by a jellyfish

a nettle stings if you brush it lightly

swindle or exorbitantly overcharge (someone)

I had to buy some boxer shorts at the last minute and got stung for £42.50!