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Grammar : Noun
Spell : stuhn-er
Phonetic Transcription : ˈstʌn ər



Definition of stunner

Origin :
  • 1829, in pugilism, agent noun from stun. Meaning "beautiful woman" attested by 1848.
  • noun beauty
  • noun marvel
Example sentences :
  • She was a stunner after all, and didn't look a day over twenty-eight.
  • Extract from : « Melomaniacs » by James Huneker
  • I mean Aytoun's price, for the other estimate might be a stunner.
  • Extract from : « Charles Lever, His Life in His Letters, Vol. II (of II) » by Edmund Downey
  • It's a stunner, especially if you skip all the descriptions of scenery.
  • Extract from : « Nell, of Shorne Mills » by Charles Garvice
  • "What do you mean by a 'stunner,' John," asked Paul, with dignity.
  • Extract from : « Little By Little » by William Taylor Adams
  • Wade must have got in a pretty heavy charge; for the report was a stunner.
  • Extract from : « Left on Labrador » by Charles Asbury Stephens
  • His heart no longer labored; he made no move to draw the stunner or knife.
  • Extract from : « Storm Over Warlock » by Andre Norton
  • His hand was no longer on the butt of his stunner, but swung loosely at his side.
  • Extract from : « Storm Over Warlock » by Andre Norton
  • Thorvald jumped to the net slung from the poles; Shann raised his stunner.
  • Extract from : « Storm Over Warlock » by Andre Norton
  • The grip of his stunner was slippery in his damp hand; he hated this waiting.
  • Extract from : « Storm Over Warlock » by Andre Norton
  • As a matter of fact I'd kind of thrown it into175 him a bit strong about what a stunner she was.
  • Extract from : « Torchy As A Pa » by Sewell Ford

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