stunts
word · lemma: stunt
/ˈstənts/
/stˈʌnts/
Definition
Stunts are dangerous or impressive actions, often performed in movies or shows, to entertain or impress people. The word can also mean any clever trick.
Usage & Nuances
Most common in entertainment contexts, especially action films or shows ('perform stunts','dangerous stunts'). Also used figuratively for clever tricks or attention-seeking acts.
Spanish: acrobacias - trucosPortuguese (BR): acrobacias - manobrasPortuguese (PT): acrobacias - manobrasChinese (Simplified): 特技表演 - 噱头Chinese (Traditional): 特技表演 - 噱頭Hindi: करतबArabic: حركات استعراضية - خدعBengali: কারিশমা - ঝুঁকিপূর্ণ কৌশলRussian: трюкиJapanese: スタントVietnamese: màn trình diễn mạo hiểm - trò biểu diễnKorean: 스턴트 - 묘기Turkish: dublörlük gösterisi - numaraUrdu: کرتب - خطرناک کرتبIndonesian: aksi - atraksi
Example Sentences
She watched a show with amazing stunts.
basic
The director hired professionals for the toughest stunts.
natural
The actor did his own stunts in the movie.
basic
Some stunts are very dangerous.
basic
He pulled some crazy stunts just to get attention.
natural
Those motorcycle stunts blew everyone’s mind at the festival.
natural