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stumer

American

[stoo-mer, styoo-] / ˈstu mər, ˈstju- /

noun

British Slang.

something bogus or fraudulent.
a counterfeit coin or bill.
rubber check.

stumer British

/ ˈstjuːmə /

noun

slang a forgery or cheat
dialect a poor bargain
a stupid person
slang to crash financially

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Etymology

Origin of stumer

First recorded in 1885–90; origin uncertain

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stumer

We have seen it mentioned somewhere that "stumer" is slang for a worthless cheque.

From Amusement Only by Marsh, Richard

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