stunt
gb/stˈʌnt/ us/stˈʌnt/
B2
English
~ 9400
visszavet, gátol, kaszkadőrmutatvány, mutatvány, PR-fogás, figyelemhajhász húzás, reklámfogás, villog, felvág, növekedésbeli visszamaradás, satnyulás
VERB
B2
1
Usage pattern:
to stunt [someone/something]'s growth/development
Poor nutrition can stunt a child's physical and mental growth.
A rossz táplálkozás visszavetheti a gyermek testi és szellemi fejlődését.
The lack of funding has stunted the program's development for years.
A finanszírozás hiánya évek óta visszaveti a program fejlődését.
Fear of failure may stunt your creativity if you never take risks.
Heavy pollution is stunting the growth of trees in the area.
Strict rules can sometimes stunt innovation in a company.
Learner examples
Smoking can stunt a teenager's growth.
A dohányzás visszavetheti egy tinédzser növekedését.
Bad food can stunt the growth of young children.
A rossz étel visszavetheti a kisgyermekek növekedését.
A long war can stunt a country's development.
Too much screen time may stunt his social skills.
The plant's growth was stunted by the cold weather.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think 'stunt' can mean any kind of 'stop' or 'block'. It is mainly used for growth, development, or progress (physical, mental, social, economic), not for quick, one-time actions like stopping a car or blocking a door.
Meaning
to limit growth or development
Collocations
stunt growth
|stunt development
|stunt a child's growth
|stunt economic growth
|stunt creativity
Synonyms
hinder (General word for making progress slower or more difficult, not only about growth.)
|
impede (Slightly more formal; often used for progress or movement rather than physical growth.)
Antonyms
foster (Suggests actively helping growth or development, the opposite of stopping it.)
Themes
health
|biology
|development
|core_vocabulary
|science
Definition
To stop or slow the normal growth or development of someone or something.
To prevent someone or something from growing, developing, or improving as much or as quickly as normal.
NOUN
B2
2
mutatvány
B1
Usage pattern:
to do/perform [a] stunt
He broke his leg while attempting a motorcycle stunt for the movie.
Eltörte a lábát, miközben egy motoros kaszkadőrmutatványt próbált meg a filmhez.
The stunt looked so real that many viewers thought it was an accident.
A mutatvány annyira valóságosnak tűnt, hogy sok néző balesetnek hitte.
She specializes in high-fall stunts for action films.
The air show featured dangerous airplane stunts over the bay.
Skateboarders were banned from doing stunts in the parking lot.
Learner examples
The actor did his own stunts in the film.
A színész maga csinálta a kaszkadőrmutatványokat a filmben.
The car stunt was very dangerous.
Az autós mutatvány nagyon veszélyes volt.
They watched a stunt at the bike show.
He learned how to do simple stunts on his skateboard.
A stunt double did the fire stunt for her.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'stunt' with 'stuntman' or 'stunt double'. 'Stunt' is the action or trick; a 'stuntman', 'stuntwoman', or 'stunt performer' is the person who does it, and a 'stunt double' replaces an actor for dangerous scenes.
Meaning
dangerous trick for entertainment
Collocations
do a stunt
|perform a stunt
|dangerous stunt
|stunt show
|stunt driving
Synonyms
trick (More general; not always dangerous and can also mean something done to fool someone.)
|
feat (Emphasizes difficulty and skill, but not necessarily danger or entertainment.)
Antonyms
routine (Suggests a normal, safe, repeated set of actions, not something risky or special.)
Themes
entertainment
|sports
|film
|arts_entertainment
Definition
A hard and often dangerous physical trick that people do in movies, shows, or sports to excite others.
A difficult or dangerous physical action, especially in films, extreme sports, or shows, done to entertain an audience.
NOUN
C1
3
Usage pattern:
to pull a stunt / a publicity stunt
Critics dismissed the announcement as a cheap publicity stunt.
A kritikusok olcsó PR-fogásnak minősítették a bejelentést.
The opposition called the surprise visit to the factory a political stunt.
Az ellenzék politikai PR-fogásnak nevezte a gyárba tett meglepetésszerű látogatást.
Pulling a stunt like that on your boss could cost you your job.
Many fans saw the sudden breakup as nothing more than a PR stunt.
The company was accused of using environmental promises as a marketing stunt.
Learner examples
Some people thought the wedding on live TV was a publicity stunt.
Néhányan úgy gondolták, hogy az élő tévéadásban tartott esküvő csak egy PR-fogás volt.
The singer's wild clothes were just a stunt to get more attention.
Az énekes feltűnő ruhái csak figyelemhajhász húzásnak számítottak, hogy több figyelmet kapjon.
Don't pull a stunt like that in class again.
Many voters said the plan was a political stunt.
The crazy video was only a stunt to get more views.
Common mistake:
Learners may use 'stunt' only for dangerous physical tricks. In news and politics, 'stunt' often means an action done mainly for attention or image, not for real change. Also, 'pull a stunt' is a fixed phrase meaning 'do something surprising, foolish, or annoying', not literally pulling something.
Meaning
attention-seeking or showy action
Collocations
publicity stunt
|political stunt
|marketing stunt
|cheap stunt
|pull a stunt
|PR stunt
Synonyms
gimmick (Often used for marketing tricks; stresses something clever but not very serious or deep.)
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ploy (Stresses a calculated trick or strategy, sometimes more serious or manipulative.)
Antonyms
sincere action (Emphasizes that the action is genuine and not mainly for show or attention.)
Themes
politics
|media
|business
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A special or surprising action done mostly to get attention or make people talk, often in a negative way.
An unusual, dramatic, or surprising action that someone does mainly to attract attention, publicity, or a strong reaction, often seen as dishonest, empty, or annoying.
VERB
C1
SLANG
4
Usage pattern:
to stunt on [someone]
He's always trying to stunt on people with pictures of his latest luxury purchases.
Mindig a legújabb luxusvásárlásairól készült képekkel villog mások előtt.
The rapper loves to stunt in designer clothes on social media.
A rapper imád dizájnercuccokban villogni a közösségi médiában.
Stop trying to stunt on your friends just because you got a promotion.
They pulled up in matching sports cars, clearly stunting on everyone at the party.
She's not stunting; she really worked hard for what she has.
Learner examples
He likes to stunt on Instagram with his new shoes.
Szeret az új cipőjével villogni az Instagramon.
They drove slowly to stunt in their new car.
Lassan vezettek, hogy villoghassanak az új autójukkal.
She does not want to stunt on her friends with her big house.
The singer is always stunting in expensive clothes online.
He bought that watch just to stunt on people at school.
Common mistake:
Learners may try to use this slang meaning in formal writing or with older speakers who may not understand it. It is most common in hip-hop, AAVE, and online youth culture. It usually appears in phrases like 'stunt on them' or 'stunting in a new car', not in formal sentences like 'He stunted his wealth.'
Meaning
to show off wealth or status
Collocations
stunt on my ex
|stunt on them
|stunting in a new car
|stunt on your haters
Synonyms
flex (Common slang, especially online, for showing off; very close in meaning in many contexts.)
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show off (Neutral informal phrasal verb; more widely understood and not limited to money or status.)
Antonyms
stay humble (Means not showing off and acting modest about success or wealth.)
Themes
slang
|social
|youth_culture
|emotions
|communication
Definition
In slang, to show your money, clothes, or success in a loud way so other people will be impressed or jealous.
In slang, to show off wealth, success, or status in a proud or flashy way, especially to make others feel impressed, jealous, or inferior.
NOUN
C2
TECHNICAL
5
The virus causes a severe stunt in young maize plants.
A vírus súlyos satnyulást okoz a fiatal kukoricanövényekben.
Researchers observed a clear stunt in growth when the animals were fed a low-protein diet.
A kutatók egyértelmű növekedésbeli visszamaradást figyeltek meg, amikor az állatokat alacsony fehérjetartalmú étrenden tartották.
Drought stress led to a noticeable stunt in the crop compared with control fields.
Learner examples
The disease caused a stunt in the plants.
A betegség satnyulást okozott a növényekben.
Bad soil can lead to stunt in crops.
A rossz talaj növekedésbeli visszamaradáshoz vezethet a növényeknél.
The animals showed stunt because they did not get enough food.
Scientists studied the stunt in the fish after pollution.
Farmers worry about stunt when there is no rain.
Meaning
abnormally reduced growth condition
Collocations
growth stunt
|stunt disease
|severe stunt
|stunt symptoms
Synonyms
stunted growth (A descriptive phrase rather than a technical noun; focuses on the result, not the name of the condition.)
Antonyms
normal growth (Describes the expected, healthy development without reduction.)
Themes
science
|agriculture
|health
|nature
Definition
A scientific term for when a plant or animal does not grow normally and stays small because of sickness, bad food, or bad conditions.
In biology and agriculture, a condition in which a plant or animal shows abnormally small size or reduced growth, often caused by disease, poor nutrition, or environmental stress.
Grammar
Dictionary form
stunt
IPA
GB/stˈʌnt/
US/stˈʌnt/
Syllables & stress
stunt (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (stunt)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: stunt
- Plural: stunts
Verb
- Base: stunt
- 3rd Person Singular: stunts
- Present Participle: stunting
- Past: stunted
Word family
Forms
stunts
noun
stunting
verb
stunted
verb
Advanced or less common
stuntman
noun
stuntwoman
noun
Expressions
pull a stunt
1/pˈʊl ə stˈʌnt/
idiom
informal
do a foolish or annoying act
To do something surprising, foolish, or unfair that makes other people angry or upset.
Examples
- If you pull a stunt like that again, you're fired.
- I can't believe he pulled a stunt like skipping the exam without telling anyone.
- She always pulls some stunt when she feels she's not getting enough attention.
stunt casting
1/stˈʌnt kˈæstɪŋ/
fixed phrase
casting done mainly for attention
When a TV show or movie chooses a very famous or surprising person for a role mainly to get attention, not because they are the best actor for the part.
Examples
- Some critics complained that hiring the pop star was just stunt casting.
- The director defended the stunt casting as a way to reach a wider audience.
- Viewers could tell the cameo was pure stunt casting to get headlines.
stunt double
1/stˈʌnt dˈʌbəl/
fixed phrase
person who does dangerous scenes
A person who does the dangerous actions in a movie instead of the main actor.
Examples
- The actor thanked his stunt double during the award speech.
- Her stunt double performed the high fall from the building.
- Most of the fight scenes were done by a stunt double, not the star himself.
stunt driving
1/stˈʌnt dɹˈaɪvɪŋ/
fixed phrase
dangerous or showy driving
Driving a car or other vehicle in a dangerous or exciting way, usually for a show, a movie, or to impress people.
Examples
- He was arrested for stunt driving on the highway.
- The movie features some of the best stunt driving ever filmed.
- Professional stunt driving requires both skill and strict safety rules.
stunt on someone
1/stˈʌnt ˈɔn sˈʌmwˌʌn/
idiom
slang
show off to make someone feel small
In slang, to show your money, clothes, or success in a big way so that another person feels impressed, jealous, or not as good.
Examples
- He's always trying to stunt on his old classmates with photos of his new house.
- She bought that designer bag just to stunt on her ex.
- You don't need to stunt on people to feel confident about yourself.
stunt show
1/stˈʌnt ʃˈoʊ/
fixed phrase
show with dangerous tricks
A performance where people do dangerous or exciting tricks for a crowd.
Examples
- We took the kids to a motorcycle stunt show at the fair.
- The stunt show included car flips and fire jumps.
- Tickets for the live stunt show sold out quickly.
publicity stunt
1/pəblˈɪsɪti stˈʌnt/
fixed phrase
attention-getting act for publicity
An unusual or shocking action that is done mainly to get a lot of attention from the media and the public.
Examples
- Many people thought his sudden resignation was just a publicity stunt.
- Many people saw the sudden engagement as a publicity stunt to boost the show's ratings.
- The company released the strange video as a publicity stunt before the product launch.
- The company's free-gift offer was criticized as a publicity stunt with little real benefit.
- Critics called the extreme diet a dangerous publicity stunt.
- Some voters felt the surprise visit to the hospital was just a political publicity stunt.