Stymie Definition & Meaning
stymie
- noun
- a situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line between your ball and the hole
- a thwarting and distressing situation
- verb
- hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; "His brother blocked him at every turn"
"Stymie" in song lyrics
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"Quick to play you Little Rascals out like Stymie"
Black Moon — Who Got Da Props? -
"I fold more papers than origami, playing you like Stymie"
Chino XL — Don't Say a Word
Words that rhyme with stymie
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does stymie mean?
- a situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line between your ball and the hole a thwarting and distressing situation hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; "His brother blocked him at every turn"
- What part of speech is stymie?
- Stymie is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does stymie have?
- Stymie has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).