Stuck-up, purse-proud—a form of snobbishness very common in those who have risen in the world, especially among those who have risen rather suddenly. Albert Smith wrote some amusing papers on the Natural History of STUCK-UP People.
Stuff, money.
Stuff, to make false but plausible statements, to praise ironically, to make game of a person,—literally, to STUFF or cram him with gammon or falsehood.
Stump, to go on foot.
Stump, to go about speechmaking on politics or other subjects. Originally an Americanism applied to the lowest class of candidates for legislatorial honours, probably because they stood on a STUMP to address their audiences. Maybe, also, because their utterances were short and pithy. This latter reason would, however, hardly apply to our representatives of the STUMP class, “the Leaguers,” who are, as a rule, as long-winded as they are illogical.
Stump up, to give one’s share, to pay the reckoning, to bring forth the money reluctantly.
Stumped, bowled out, done for, bankrupt, poverty-stricken. From the cricketing term.
Stumps, legs, or feet.
Stumpy, money.
Stun, to astonish.