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Rarestymie
The correct spelling is stymie.
How to pronounce stymie
/ˈstaɪmi/
nounIPA: /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.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.(by extension) An obstacle or obstruction.
verb
- 1.To thwart or stump; to cause to fail or to leave hopelessly puzzled, confused, or stuck.
- 2.To bring into the position of, or impede by, a stymie.
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