I. ˈstənt transitive verb
Etymology: English dialect stunt stubborn, stunted, abrupt, probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse stuttr scant — more at stint
Date: 1583
: to hinder the normal growth, development, or progress of
• stunt·ed·ness noun
II. noun
Date: 1725
1. : one (as an animal) that is stunted
2. : a check in growth
3. : a plant disease in which dwarfing occurs
III. noun
Etymology: origin unknown
Date: 1878
1. : an unusual or difficult feat requiring great skill or daring ; especially : one performed or undertaken chiefly to gain attention or publicity
2. : a shifting or switching of the positions by defensive players at the line of scrimmage in football to disrupt the opponent's blocking efforts
IV. intransitive verb
Date: 1917
: to perform or engage in a stunt