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- [stahy-mee]
- /ˈstaɪ mi/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [stahy-mee]
- /ˈstaɪ mi/
Definitions of stymies word
- noun stymies Golf. (on a putting green) an instance of a ball's lying on a direct line between the cup and the ball of an opponent about to putt. 1
- noun stymies a situation or problem presenting such difficulties as to discourage or defeat any attempt to deal with or resolve it. 1
- verb with object stymies to hinder, block, or thwart. 1
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Origin of stymies
First appearance:
before 1855 One of the 30% newest English words
First recorded in 1855-60; origin uncertain
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Parts of speech for Stymies
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
stymies popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
stymies usage trend in Literature
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