stunt

Meanings

• noun

  An unexpected or daring feat, especially one performed for entertainment.

  - "The motorcycle stunt team put on an amazing show."
  - "The acrobat's high wire stunt left the audience speechless."

• verb

  To deliberately hinder or obstruct someone's progress or ability.

  - "The younger sibling often stunts the growth of their older brother's plants."
  - "The boss stunted the employee's career by not giving them a promotion."

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Pronunciation

1. /stʌnt/
   
   
   
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2. /stʌnt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with stunt
punting , hunting , funting

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Variants

List of all variants of stunt that leads to same result
stunt , stunted , stuntedness , stuntednesses , stunting , stunts , stunt double , publicity stunt , pull a stunt

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Forms

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stunts, stunted, stunting

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Etymology

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The word 'stunt' comes from the Middle English word 'stuntan', which means 'to stop' or 'to hinder'. It later evolved to mean 'a feat' or 'an achievement' in the late 19th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'stunt double' refers to an actor who performs dangerous stunts in place of the main actor to ensure their safety.

2. The world record for the most stunts performed in 24 hours is held by Lee Majors, who performed 2,062 stunts in 1975.

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Related Concepts

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1. acrobatics: A performance art involving physical feats of agility, balance, and coordination, often including elements of dance, tumbling, and contortion.

2. extreme sports: Activities characterized by high levels of risk, physical exertion, and adrenaline rush, such as skydiving, bungee jumping, and base jumping.

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Culture

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Stunts have been a part of human entertainment for centuries, from ancient Roman gladiators to modern-day extreme sports. They have been featured in various forms of literature, art, music, and film, often representing daring feats, courage, and skill.

How to Memorize "stunt"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a daring acrobat performing a high-wire stunt, or a motorcycle rider performing a wheelie in a circus.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'stunt' with the idea of a daring feat or an unexpected action.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Stunt: Surprisingly Talented Underdogs Nimbly Twist and Turn' to help remember the definition.

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