"stunty" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more stunty [comparative], most stunty [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} stunty (comparative more stunty, superlative most stunty)
  1. Stunted, tending to stunt or be stunted.
    Sense id: en-stunty-en-adj-K7BO6l-R
  2. (UK, dialect) Obstinate; sullen. Tags: UK, dialectal Synonyms: stuntish
    Sense id: en-stunty-en-adj-rKSAuQpg Categories (other): British English

Alternative forms

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