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stymie

The correct spelling is stymie.

How to pronounce stymie

/ˈstaɪmi/
noun

IPA: /ˈstaɪmi/

Say it like: Sty-mee

The correct spelling is stymie. A situation where an opponent's ball is directly in the way of one's own ball and the hole, on the putting green (abolished 1952). For example: "If writing dates has you stymied at times, it is probably for one of two reasons. https//www.grammarly.com/blog/how-to-write-dates/"

Usage Examples

If writing dates has you stymied at times, it is probably for one of two reasons. https//www.grammarly.com/blog/how-to-write-dates/

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A situation where an opponent's ball is directly in the way of one's own ball and the hole, on the putting green (abolished 1952).
  2. 2.(by extension) An obstacle or obstruction.

verb

  1. 1.To thwart or stump; to cause to fail or to leave hopelessly puzzled, confused, or stuck.
  2. 2.To bring into the position of, or impede by, a stymie.

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