stymy meaning

UK US /ˈstaɪmi/ 2 syllables

stymy (noun): a situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line between your ball and the hole.

stymy has 3 meanings in this dictionary, as noun and verb.

stymy as a noun

  1. a situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line between your ball and the hole

    Synonyms: stymie

    Type of: situation

  2. a thwarting and distressing situation

    Synonyms: stymie

    Type of: obstacle

stymy as a verb

  1. hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
    • His brother blocked him at every turn

    Synonyms: obstruct, blockade, block, hinder, stymie, embarrass

    Type of: prevent

    Kinds: stonewall, filibuster, check, hang, bottleneck

How to pronounce stymy

stymy is pronounced /ˈstaɪmi/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 13 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with ST · words ending in MY · 5-letter words

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