stunted; stunting; stunts

== Definition of ==

*stunt*

(Entry 1 of 4)

to hinder the normal growth, development, or progress of

Definition of

*stunt* (Entry 2 of 4)

Definition of

*stunt* (Entry 3 of 4)

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

stunted; stunting; stunts

Definition of

*stunt* (Entry 4 of 4) to perform or engage in a stunt

 WORD OF THE DAY 

See Definitions and Examples »

Get Word of the Day daily email!

 Test Your Vocabulary 

Words Named After People

- Namesake of the

leotard, Jules Léotard had what profession? ![ Name That Thing](httpsmerriam-webster.com/assets/mw/static/images/old-quizzes/name-that-thing/[email protected])

Test your visual vocabulary with our 10-question challenge!TAKE THE QUIZ

![ Universal Daily Crossword](httpsmerriam-webster.com/assets/mw/static/images/games/crosswords/universal-daily-crossword/[email protected])

A daily challenge for crossword fanatics.TAKE THE QUIZ

Love words? Need even more definitions?Merriam-Webster unabridged

Words at Play

Ask the Editors

Word Games

Brand Name Vocabulary Quiz

You’re gonna need some moxie to ace this quiz

Take the quiz

Commonly Confused Words Quiz

Take a (break/brake) and (pore/pour) over this (c

Take the quiz

Name That Thing

Test your visual vocabulary with our 10-question 

Take the quiz

Spelling Bee Quiz

Can you outdo past winners of the National Spelli

Take the quiz