Stymy (Noun)
Meaning 1
A thwarting and distressing situation.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Synonyms
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Meaning 2
A situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line between your ball and the hole.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The tree limb stymy forced me to choose between taking a penalty or attempting a high-risk shot.
- I was frustrated when I discovered that my opponent had left a stymy on the green that ruined my chances of making a birdie.
- After hitting my approach shot, I was surprised to see a stymy directly in front of my ball on the putting surface.
- My stymy on the 17th hole hindered my opponent's chances of sinking a crucial putt.
- The stymy on the par-3 forced me to take a sideways chip and attempt to get up and down for par.