What does STYMY mean?

Stymy

Parts of Speech: verb, noun

Definitions:

• Verb: to prevent or hinder the progress or accomplishment of something; to obstruct or block.
• Noun: an obstacle or hindrance that prevents progress or success.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈstaɪmi/
• UK: /ˈstaɪmi/

Origin and Usage:

The word "stymy" originated from the Scottish word "stymie", which means to obstruct or block. It was first used in golf to refer to a situation where a players ball is blocked by another ball on the putting green. The word has since been used in a broader sense to refer to any obstacle or hindrance that prevents progress or success.

Synonyms:

• hinder
• obstruct
• block
• impede
• hamper

Related Words:

• smite
• times
• misty
• stimy
• emits

Example Sentences:

• Her efforts to get a promotion were stymied by her lack of experience.
• The construction project was stymied by a lack of funding.
• The teams chances of winning were stymied by a series of injuries.