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stumper

 

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Noun stumper has 1 sense
  1. poser, stumper, toughie, sticker - a particularly difficult or baffling question or problem
    --1 is a kind of problem
    Derived form: verb stump1

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Term: Stumper

Part of Speech: Noun Sense 1: A difficult question or problem that challenges one's skills or knowledge. Sample Sentence 1: Solving this math equation was a real stumper for the students. Sense 2: (Informal) A person or thing that is puzzling or difficult to understand. Sample Sentence 2: The new software interface was a stumper for the inexperienced users. Part of Speech: Adjective Sense 1: Causing confusion or bewilderment. Sample Sentence 1: The professor's stumper question left the entire class scratching their heads. Part of Speech: Verb Sense 1: To perplex or confuse someone. Sample Sentence 1: His unexpected comment stumped the audience. Sense 2: (Cricket) To dismiss a batsman by getting him out. Sample Sentence 2: The bowler stumped the opposing team's star batsman with an exceptional delivery. Related Products: - Brain Teasers - Puzzle Books - Riddles
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