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stumper

/ˈstʌmpər/ noun · British & US
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What does stumper mean?

noun

A stumper is a person or thing that is puzzling or difficult to understand. It can also refer to a question or problem that is hard to answer.

Example

"The math problem was a stumper for the students, but the teacher provided a clear explanation."

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