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studious characterized by devotion to study. [2 definitions]
stud poker a variety of poker in which the first round of cards is dealt face down, and the next four rounds are dealt face up, with betting following each of these open rounds. [2 definitions]
study the act or process of using the mind to gain knowledge. [12 definitions]
study hall a period of time during a student's school day that is officially designated for study or quiet work. [2 definitions]
stuff material or matter; substance. [10 definitions]
stuffed animal a soft toy made in the shape of an animal, filled with material such as synthetic or natural fibers, small beans, or tiny plastic pellets.
stuffed shirt (informal) a smug, pompous, self-satisfied, or inflexible person.
stuffing the act of packing, cramming, padding, or the like. [2 definitions]
stuffless combined form of stuff.
stuffy having insufficient or stale air, as a room. [3 definitions]
stultify to render worthless or useless; cripple or nullify.
stumble to trip or lose one's balance in walking or running. [6 definitions]
stumbling block an obstacle, hindrance, or difficulty in the way of obtaining progress, belief, or understanding.
stump a base of a tree that is left standing after the tree has been cut down. [10 definitions]
stumpy short and thickset; stubby or stocky. [2 definitions]
stun to daze or render unconscious, as by a blow, fall, or electric shock. [3 definitions]
stung past tense and past participle of sting.
stun gun a portable, battery-operated instrument that gives a strong electrical shock when it is pressed into contact with someone, used esp. by law officers or in self-defense.
stunk a past tense and past participle of stink.
stunner a person or thing that stuns. [2 definitions]
stunning causing, capable of causing, or likely to cause one to be stunned, shocked, or astounded. [2 definitions]