stumper UK /ˈstʌmpə/US /ˈstʌmpɚ/ noun4 •(informal) A difficult puzzle or problem.Global warming is a real stumper. •(informal) A wicketkeeper.He's not yet well known, but he's a good stumper. •One who stumps, or speaks, or orates, as a politician. •(slang, no longer used) A boastful person formsstumpers