First Known Use: 1583
Dictionary
1stunt
transitive verb \ˈstənt\
Definition of STUNT
: to hinder the normal growth, development, or progress of
— stunt·ed·ness noun
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Origin of STUNT
English dialect stunt stubborn, stunted, abrupt, probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse stuttr scant — more at stint
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 Defined for Kids
1stunt
noun \ˈstənt\
Definition of STUNT for Kids
1
: an unusual or difficult performance or act <acrobatic stunts>
2
: something done for the purpose of gaining attention or publicity
2stunt
verb
stunt·edstunt·ing
Definition of STUNT for Kids
: 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
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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