stymy(noun, verb) noun1. a situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line between your ball and the holeSimilar word(s): stymieDefinition categories: state, position, situation2. a thwarting and distressing situationSimilar word(s): stymieDefinition categories: thought, obstacle, obstruction verb1. hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment ofSimilar word(s): block, blockade, embarrass, hinder, obstruct, stymieDefinition categories: social, forbid, foreclose, forestall, preclude, prevent