stumper n : a particularly difficult or baffling question or problem [syn: poser, toughie, sticker]

English

Noun

1. One who stumps, or speaks, or orates, as a politician.

   He's not yet well known, but he's a good stumper.

2. A difficult puzzle or problem.

   Global warming is a real stumper.

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