stunt — a dangerous or difficult action performed to entertain or as part of a movie
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a dangerous or difficult action performed to entertain or as part of a movie
Pronunciation (IPA): /stʌnt/
Korean meaning: 영화나 공연에서 하는 위험한 곡예 동작
Korean pronunciation: **스턴**트
Example Sentences
- His latest publicity stunt involved eating pizza while skydiving.
- The movie's budget was mostly spent on elaborate stunts and explosions.
- Smoking can stunt your growth, but so can refusing to eat vegetables.
stunt
NOUN//stʌnt//
a dangerous or difficult action performed to entertain or as part of a movie
A stunt performer jumps motorcycle through flaming ring for movie
A daring stunt above the hunt, filmed from the front!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old Norse 'stunta' meaning to check or stop short. The word entered English in the late 19th century, initially referring to a checked or stunted growth, then evolving to mean a daring feat or performance.
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📝Examples
“His latest publicity stunt involved eating pizza while skydiving.”
“The movie's budget was mostly spent on elaborate stunts and explosions.”
“Smoking can stunt your growth, but so can refusing to eat vegetables.”
“The politician's campaign stunt of kissing babies turned awkward when one baby bit him.”
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