Associations to the word «Stymie»

Wiktionary

STYMIE, noun. An obstacle or obstruction.
STYMIE, noun. (golf) A situation where an opponent's ball is directly in the way of one's own ball and the hole, on the putting green (abolished 1952).
STYMIE, verb. To thwart or stump; to cause to fail or to leave hopelessly puzzled, confused, or stuck.
STYMIE, verb. (golf) To bring into the position of, or impede by, a stymie.

Dictionary definition

STYMIE, noun. A situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line between your ball and the hole.
STYMIE, noun. A thwarting and distressing situation.
STYMIE, verb. Hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; "His brother blocked him at every turn".

Wise words

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