Definition of stunt
transitive verb
: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
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
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
Medical Dictionary
stunt
play
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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