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View synonyms for stumper

stumper

[ stuhm-per ]

noun

  1. a person or thing that stumps.
  2. an extremely difficult question, task, or problem.
  3. a person who makes stump speeches.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of stumper1

First recorded in 1725–35; stump + -er 1

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Example Sentences

One day I sailed safely through a problem that was noted as a regular stumper.

Enough was a complete stumper, because there was no f in it.

That was a "stumper" for the poor woman, who evidently did not understand one-half of the sentence.

It wur a stumper to Sally, so she got Jess to explain it, and the way he did it was enormous.

That was a 'stumper' for the poor woman, who evidently did not understand one half of the sentence.

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