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stumper

[stuhm-per] / ˈstʌm pər /










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The conversation grew increasingly heated from there as Carlson launched stumper after stumper made up of basic facts.

From Salon ● Jun. 18, 2025

Tarantino’s end credits’ citation of another piece of period marketing, a 1960s “Batman” radio promotion featuring Adam West and Burt Ward, offer another stumper of an Easter Egg.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2019

It’s a stumper, but hardly one that you’re going to lose sleep over.

From Washington Post ● Apr. 9, 2018

In the melting pot that is the big wide world, “Who am I?” is the ultimate stumper.

From New York Times ● Jan. 12, 2018

"By George, that's a stumper," replied Pan, sitting down in the shade.

From Valley of Wild Horses by Zane Grey


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