A stinger can refer to a few different things, depending on the context:

• FIM-92 Stinger: This is a man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS). It's a surface-to-air missile (SAM) that can be fired by a single person. It is used to target and destroy aircraft.

• Animal Stingers: Many insects, such as bees, wasps, and scorpions, possess stingers. These are typically used for defense, injecting venom into a perceived threat.

• Stinger Transition: In film and television, a stinger is a short clip that plays after the credits.