stumper en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈstʌmpə/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- (Australia) audio
- /ˈstʌmpɚ/ (General-American)
Etymology
From stump + -er.
Meanings
- One who stumps, or speaks, or orates, as a politician.
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(informal) A wicketkeeper.
He's not yet well known, but he's a good stumper.
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(informal) A difficult puzzle or problem.
Global warming is a real stumper.
- (archaic, slang) A boastful person
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| stumpers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
puzzler (difficult puzzle)