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   stiff

   /stɪf/

   adjective

   • 1. not easily bent or changed in shape; rigid: "a stiff black collar" Similar rigidhardfirmhardenedinelasticnon-flexibleinflexibleungivingrare:impliableunmalleableOpposite flexibleplasticlimp
   • ▪ (of a semi-liquid substance) viscous; thick: "add wheat until the mixture is quite stiff"
   • ▪ not moving as freely as is usual or desirable; difficult to turn or operate: "a stiff drawer"
   • ▪ (of a person or part of the body) unable to move easily and without pain: "he was stiff from sitting on the desk" Similar achingachypainfularthriticrheumatictauttightinformal:creakyrheumatickyrustyarchaic:starkOpposite supplelimber
   • ▪ (of a person or their manner) not relaxed or friendly; constrained: "she greeted him with stiff politeness" Similar formalreservedunfriendlychillycoldfrigidicyaustereunrelaxedbrittlestand-offishwoodenforcedconstrainedstrainedstiltedprimpunctiliousstuffyinformal:starchyuptightOpposite relaxedinformal
   • 2. severe or strong: "they face stiff fines and a possible jail sentence" Similar harshseverehardpunitivepunishingstringentswingeingcripplingrigorousdrasticstrongheavydraconianOpposite lenientmild
   • ▪ (of a wind) blowing strongly: "a stiff breeze stirring the lake" Similar strongvigorouspowerfulbriskfreshgustyhowlingOpposite gentle
   • ▪ requiring strength or effort; difficult: "a long stiff climb up the bare hillside" Similar difficulthardarduoustoughstrenuouslaboriousuphillexactingdemandingformidablechallengingpunishingback-breakinggruellingHerculeantiringfatiguingexhaustinginformal:killinghellishknackeringarchaic:toilsomeOpposite easy
   • ▪ (of an alcoholic drink) strong: "a stiff measure of brandy" Similar strongpotentalcoholicspirituousintoxicantOpposite weak
   • 3. full of: informal "the place is stiff with alarm systems"
   • 4. having a specified unpleasant feeling to an extreme extent: informal "she was scared stiff"

   noun

   • 1. a dead body.
   • 2. a boring, conventional person: North American "ordinary working stiffs in respectable offices"
   • 3. a sports club's reserve team. British

   verb

   • 1. cheat (someone) out of something, especially money: North American "several workers were stiffed out of their pay"
   • ▪ fail to leave (someone) a tip.
   • 2. ignore (someone) deliberately; snub: North American "the stars are notorious for stiffing their hosts and sponsors at banquets"
   • 3. kill (someone): "I want to get those pigs who stiffed your doctor"
   • ▪ (of a commercial venture or product) be unsuccessful: "as soon as he began singing about the wife and kids, his albums stiffed"

   Word Origin Old Englishstīf, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch stijf.

   Derivatives

   • 1. stiffish adjective

   Scrabble Points: 11

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSTIFF | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Apr 11, 2011 · STIFF definition: 1. firm or hard: 2. not easily bent or moved: 3. If you are stiff or part of your body is stiff….

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of stiff – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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   STIFF definition: 1. hard and difficult to bend: 2. A door, drawer, etc that is stiff does not move as easily as it….

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySTIFF | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   STIFF meaning: 1. firm or hard: 2. not easily bent or moved: 3. If you are stiff or part of your body is stiff….

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySTIFF | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   STIFF meaning: 1. hard and difficult to bend: 2. A door, drawer, etc that is stiff does not move as easily as it….

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarystiff definition | Cambridge Essential English Dictionary

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   stiff meaning: 1. hard and difficult to bend or move: 2. If a part of your body is stiff, it hurts and does not….

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › english-japaneseSTIFF | translate English to Japanese - Cambridge Dictionary

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   STIFF translate: 固い, 硬直した, （体が）硬い, こった, 堅（かた）い, 動（うご）かない, 厳（きび）しい, 堅苦（かたくる）しい, 度（ど）が強（つよ）い, 強（つよ）い.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSTIFF UPPER LIP | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   STIFF UPPER LIP definition: 1. Someone who has a stiff upper lip does not show their feelings when they are upset: 2.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › essential-american-englishstiff | English meaning - Cambridge Essential American

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   stiff definition: 1. hard and difficult to bend or move: 2. If a part of your body is stiff, it hurts and does not….

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › english-frenchSTIFF | translate English to French - Cambridge Dictionary

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    STIFF translate: rigide, raide, ankylosé/-ée, sévère, rude, compassé/-ée, bien tassé/-ée, fort/forte, raide, rigide….

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › stiffSTIFF - 227 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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    STIFF - Synonyms, related words and examples | Cambridge English Thesaurus