transitive verb

1. to check the growth or development of; dwarf
2. to hinder (growth or development)

Etymology: < dial., short and thick, stunted < ME, dull, stupid (with sense infl. by ON stuttr, short) < OE < IE *(s)teud- < base *(s)teu-, to strike > stock

noun

1. the act or process of stunting or dwarfing
2. a stunted creature or thing
3. any of various plant diseases causing stunting

noun

1. a display of skill or daring; feat; trick
2. something done for a thrill, to attract attention, etc.
3. ☆ Football any of various maneuvers involving different sets of defensive players, usually used to confuse the blockers while blitzing the quarterback

Etymology: < ?

intransitive verb