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Pronunciation: /stʌd/
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Definition of stud

noun

  • 1an establishment where horses or other domesticated animals are kept for breeding: [as modifier]:a stud farm [mass noun]:the horse was retired to stud
  • a collection of horses or other domesticated animals belonging to one person: he kept a large stud of racehorses
  • (also stud horse) a stallion.
  • 2 informal a young man thought to be very active sexually or regarded as a good sexual partner: a rugged, hairy-chested stud
  • 3 (also stud poker) [mass noun] a form of poker in which the first card of a player’s hand is dealt face down and the others face up, with betting after each round of the deal.

Origin:

Old English stōd, of Germanic origin; related to German Stute 'mare', also to stand

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