Hornets
Definition
Plural of 'hornet': a large, aggressive wasp of the family Vespidae, known for its painful sting and social colony structure.
A source of trouble or controversy, as in the idiom 'stir up a hornet's nest' meaning to provoke anger or unrest.
(Sports) The Charlotte Hornets, a professional basketball team in the NBA based in Charlotte, North Carolina, famous for their buzzing fanbase and occasional stingy defense.
Examples
The backyard barbecue turned chaotic when a swarm of hornets mistook the soda for their personal spa.
He stirred up a hornet's nest by tweeting his hot take on pineapple pizza, and now his mentions are stinging.
The Charlotte Hornets pulled off a buzzer-beater win, leaving their rivals feeling the full sting of defeat.
She faced the hornets in her attic with nothing but a vacuum cleaner and sheer millennial grit.