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stunt

verb \ ˈstənt \

Definition of stunt

stunted; stunting; stunts
transitive verb
: to hinder the normal growth, development, or progress of
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stuntedness

noun

Origin and Etymology of stunt

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

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stunt

noun

Definition of stunt

1 : one (such as an animal) that is stunted
2 : a check in growth
3 : a disease of plants (such as corn) in which dwarfing occurs

First Known Use of stunt

1725

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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stunt

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 and Etymology of stunt

origin unknown

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stunt

verb

Definition of stunt

stunted; stunting; stunts
intransitive verb
: to perform or engage in a stunt

First Known Use of stunt

1917

in the meaning defined above

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STUNT Defined for Kids

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stunt

noun \ ˈstənt \

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
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stunt

verb

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

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stunt

transitive verb \ ˈstənt \

medical Definition of stunt

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

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