stunt

¹stunt

transitive verb \ˈstənt\

Definition of STUNT

: to hinder the normal growth, development, or progress of

— stunt·ed·ness noun

Origin of STUNT

English dialect stunt stubborn, stunted, abrupt, probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse stuttr scant — more at stint

First Known Use: 1583

Rhymes with STUNT

blunt, brunt, bunt, front, grunt, hunt, Lunt, punt, runt, shunt, strunt, want, wont

²stunt

noun

Definition of STUNT

1

: one (as an animal) that is stunted

2

: a check in growth

3

: a plant disease in which dwarfing occurs

First Known Use of STUNT

1725

³stunt

noun

Definition of STUNT

1

: an unusual or difficult feat requiring great skill or daring; especially : one performed or undertaken chiefly to gain attention or publicity

2

: a shifting or switching of the positions by defensive players at the line of scrimmage in football to disrupt the opponent's blocking efforts

Origin of STUNT

origin unknown

First Known Use: 1878

⁴stunt

intransitive verb

Definition of STUNT

: to perform or engage in a stunt

First Known Use of STUNT

1917

stunt

transitive verb \ˈstənt\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of STUNT

: to hinder the normal growth, development, or progress of <an emotionally stunted child>