Stunt: meaning, definitions and examples

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stunt

[ stʌnt ]

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movie industry

A performance of stunts in a film, television show, or live event, typically involving dangerous or daring feats.

Synonyms

exploit, feat, trick

Examples of usage

The actor performed all his own stunts in the action movie.
The stunt double was hired to perform the dangerous motorcycle jump.

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attention-seeking behavior

An attention-seeking or showy act or maneuver intended to attract notice or impress others.

Synonyms

display, gimmick, show

Examples of usage

His attempt to jump off the roof was just a stunt to get attention.
She pulled a stunt by dyeing her hair bright pink.

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performing a trick

To perform a daring or dangerous feat, especially for entertainment purposes.

Synonyms

execute, perform, show off

Examples of usage

The daredevil stuntman will stunt jump over a row of cars.
She stunted on the skateboard by performing flips and spins.

Translations

Translations of the word "stunt" in other languages:

🇵🇹 acrobacia

🇮🇳 कला का प्रदर्शन

🇩🇪 Stunt

🇮🇩 aksi berbahaya

🇺🇦 трюк

🇵🇱 wyczyn

🇯🇵 スタント

🇫🇷 cascade

🇪🇸 acrobacia

🇹🇷 dublörlük

🇰🇷 스턴트

🇸🇦 عمل جريء

🇨🇿 kaskadérský kousek

🇸🇰 kaskadérsky kúsok

🇨🇳 特技

🇸🇮 akrobacija

🇮🇸 árás

🇰🇿 трюк

🇬🇪 ტრიუკი

🇦🇿 trik

🇲🇽 acrobacia

Word origin

The word 'stunt' originated in the mid-19th century, derived from the dialectal German word 'stunten' meaning 'to stumble'. Originally used in the context of horseback riding to describe a trick or feat that was performed, it later expanded to encompass daring or attention-seeking acts in various fields such as entertainment and sports.