stunt
verb (used with object)
to stop, slow down, or hinder the growth or development of; dwarf.
stunty
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a word derived from
stunt.
Example Sentences
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“I had a lot of stunty singing, but nothing compares to Cynthia Erivo.”
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2024
Whether it’s a horrormeister’s bid for dramatic heft or a grand gesture to a talented leading lady, it’s more stunty than revelatory.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2022
She and Sjón formed a loud, stunty two-person band called Rocka Rocka Drum — “a liberating alter ego thing” for each of them, she remembers.
From New York Times ● Jan. 13, 2022
Celebrity cameos rarely improve a television series: they're stunty and attention-seeking.
From The Guardian ● Oct. 9, 2012
Something that sets her apart from viral TikTok trends is that her dishes aren’t stunty.
From Washington Post
