Definitions for stymy
stymy
sty·my
Spelling: [stahy-mee]
IPA: /ˈstaɪ mi/
Stymy is a 5 letter English word.
It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points.
It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.
You can make 25 anagrams from letters in stymy (mstyy).
Definitions for stymy
noun
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stymie.
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Golf. (on a putting green) an instance of a ball's lying on a direct line between the cup and the ball of an opponent about to putt.
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a situation or problem presenting such difficulties as to discourage or defeat any attempt to deal with or resolve it.
verb (used with object)
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to hinder, block, or thwart.
Origin of stymy
First recorded in 1855-60; origin uncertain
Examples for stymy
The left and center should unite to stymy the government and eventually topple it.