1. present participle of stump: to puzzle or confuse someone completely
Usage: informal
2. present participle of stump: to travel around making political speeches
Usage: political
3. present participle of stump: to walk heavily or clumsily

1. the act of making political campaign speeches in various locations
Usage: political

Examples

• The math problem was really stumping all the students.
• The candidate is stumping across the state this week.
• He was stumping around the house in his heavy boots.
• Her stumping efforts helped win the election.
• That riddle has been stumping people for years.
• The senator’s stumping tour included five cities.
• Stop stumping up the stairs so loudly!