Stonewaller
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 One who stonewalls.
"Much of the drama of “Frost/Nixon” rests on the idea that Nixon was a consummate stonewaller and Mr. Frost a glitz-hound and possible nincompoop, incapable of the obduracy required for such a reportorial effort."
- 2 one who stonewalls or refuses to answer or cooperate; someone who delays by lengthy speeches etc. wordnet
- 3 A particularly obstructive blocker.
Example
More examples"Much of the drama of “Frost/Nixon” rests on the idea that Nixon was a consummate stonewaller and Mr. Frost a glitz-hound and possible nincompoop, incapable of the obduracy required for such a reportorial effort."
Etymology
From stonewall + -er.
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