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stumer

[ stoo-mer, styoo- ]

noun

, British Slang.
  1. something bogus or fraudulent.
  2. a counterfeit coin or bill.


stumer

/ ˈstjuːmə /

noun

  1. slang.
    a forgery or cheat
  2. dialect.
    a poor bargain
  3. a stupid person
  4. come a stumer slang.
    come a stumer to crash financially


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Word History and Origins

Origin of stumer1

First recorded in 1885–90; origin uncertain

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Word History and Origins

Origin of stumer1

of unknown origin

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