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stunted

The correct spelling is stunted.

How to pronounce stunted

verb

Say it like: Stu-nte-d

The correct spelling is stunted. (cheerleading) To perform a stunt. For example: "Some have said smoking stunts your growth."

Usage Examples

Some have said smoking stunts your growth.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.(cheerleading) To perform a stunt.
  2. 2.To show off; to posture.
  3. 3.To check or hinder the growth or development of.

adjective

  1. 1.Prevented from growing or developing
  2. 2.Of a person: shorter than usual for their age.

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