Definition of stunt
: to hinder the normal growth, development, or progress of
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Origin and Etymology of stunt
English dialect stunt stubborn, stunted, abrupt, probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse stuttr scant — more at stint
First Known Use of stunt
1725
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 and Etymology of stunt
First Known Use of stunt
1917
STUNT Defined for Kids
Definition of stunt for Students
1
: an unusual or difficult performance or act
- acrobatic stunts
2
: something done for the purpose of gaining attention or publicity
Definition of stunt for Students
stunted;
stunting
: to hold back the normal growth of
- There are no trees on the island except the small one stunted by the wind.
- —Scott O'Dell, Island of the Blue Dolphins
Medical Dictionary
transitive verb
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medical Definition of stunt
: to hinder the normal growth, development, or progress of
- an emotionally stunted child
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