skunk works

See also: skunkworks

English

Alternative forms

skunkworks

Etymology

Since c. 1943 Skunk Works was the nickname of Lockheed Advanced Development Projects, eventually gaining official recognition. The name is derived from a mysterious, foul-smelling "skonk oil"-brewing facility called the Skonk Works in the comic strip L'il Abner by Al Capp.

Noun

skunk works (plural skunk works)

A loosely organized research and development team or facility.

单词	skunk works
释义	skunk works See also: skunkworks English Alternative forms skunkworks Etymology Since c. 1943 Skunk Works was the nickname of Lockheed Advanced Development Projects, eventually gaining official recognition. The name is derived from a mysterious, foul-smelling "skonk oil"-brewing facility called the Skonk Works in the comic strip L'il Abner by Al Capp. Noun skunk works (plural skunk works) A loosely organized research and development team or facility.
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