skunk works

A form of skunkworks — A loosely organized research and development team or facility.

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Meanings

nounskunk works (plural skunk works)
  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of skunkworks.
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APA

skunk works. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/skunk%20works

MLA

“skunk works.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/skunk%20works. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “skunk works,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/skunk%20works.

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