stunt

CEFRB2

/stʌnt/

noun · verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A difficult or dangerous action performed for entertainment.

  2. 02

    verb

    To prevent growth or development.

Examples

  • Lack of water will stunt the plant's growth.

  • Tom did it as a publicity stunt.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
4
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. An act or activity viewed as the outcome of a plan or scheme, often malicious or nefarious.

  2. Ellipsis of publicity stunt.

  3. A daring or dangerous feat, often involving the display of gymnastic skills.

More examples

In context

  • That's just a cheap publicity stunt.

  • Some have said smoking stunts your growth.

  • The politician timed his announcement to stunt any surge in the polls his opponent might gain from the convention.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

Unknown. Compare Middle Low German stunt (“a shoulder grip with which you throw someone on their back”), Middle English stunt (“foolish; stupid”).