Definition of Stiff
Stiff
stiff
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(adjective)
firm or rigid, difficult to bend, move, or manipulate;
e.g. I was unable to twist the stiff wire. The rod was incredibly stiff and would not budge.
(adjective)
cold or reserved in manner or behavior, not friendly or relaxed;
e.g. I thought he was rather stiff and rude when talking to us.
(adjective)
strong, forceful, and/or severe;
e.g. There is a stiff penalty for not following the rules. The stiff wind blowing suggested that a storm was coming.
(noun)
(informal, American) a person who is conventional or overly pretentious and thus boring;
e.g. He is such a stiff that he isn't very interesting to talk to.
(verb)
(informal, American) to unfairly deprive someone of something, especially to cheat them of money;
e.g. I didn't want to stiff the workers by not paying for their service.
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