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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

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   What does stiff mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! STIFF definition: 1. firm or hard: 2. not easily bent or moved: 3. If you are stiff or part of your body is stiff…. Learn more.

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   What is a stiff manner?

   • stiff manner The general is a tall man with steel spectacles and a stiff, pompous manner. The athlete was given a stiff punishment for using drugs. They are campaigning for stiffer penalties for people who drink and drive. stiff opposition/resistance There has been stiff opposition / resistance to the proposed tax increases.

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   What does stiff as a board mean?

   • (as) stiff as a board The man's body was (as) stiff as a board when it was found in the snow. Sitting still at a computer terminal all day can give you a stiff neck. stiff manner The general is a tall man with steel spectacles and a stiff, pompous manner. The athlete was given a stiff punishment for using drugs.

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   What is a stiff battle?

   • a stiff battle. firm against any tendency to decrease, as stock-market prices. rigidly formal; cold and unfriendly, as people, manners, or proceedings. a stiff style of writing. excessively regular or formal, as a design; not graceful in form or arrangement. laborious or difficult, as a task. severe or harsh, as a penalty or demand.

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   What if I'm a stiff person?

   • If you are stiff, your muscles or joints hurt when you move, because of illness or because of too much exercise. Massage will relieve tension and stiff muscles. I'm stiff all over right now–I hope I can recover for tomorrow's race. He climbed stiffly from the Volkswagen. Stiffness and discomfort can usually be eased with heat or a warm bath.

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   What does a stiff drink mean?

   • Stiff can be used to mean difficult or severe. The film faces stiff competition for the Best Film nomination. Under the country's stiff anti-corruption laws they could face twenty years in jail. A stiff drink is a large amount of a strong alcoholic drink. ...a stiff whisky. A stiff wind is blowing quite strongly.

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   Something that is stiff is firm or does not bend easily. The furniture was stiff, uncomfortable, too delicate, and too neat. His waterproof trousers were brand new and stiff. Her fingers were stiff with cold inside her leather gloves. Clean the mussels with a stiff brush under cold running water.

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   The meaning of STIFF is not easily bent : rigid. How to use stiff in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Stiff.

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   rigid or firm; difficult or impossible to bend or flex: a stiff collar. Synonyms: unyielding, unbending. not moving or working easily: The motor was a little stiff from the cold weather. (of a person or animal) not supple; moving with difficulty, as from cold, age, exhaustion, or injury.

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   1. Difficult to bend or fold: stiff new shoes; a stiff collar. 2. a. Not moving or operating easily or freely; resistant: a stiff hinge. b. Lacking ease or comfort of movement; not limber: a stiff neck. 3. Not liquid, loose, or fluid; thick: stiff dough. 4. a. Reserved in manner or strict in observing decorum: a stiff commanding officer. b.

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   Synonyms for STIFF: rigid, stiffened, solid, brittle, strong, inflexible, unyielding, dense; Antonyms of STIFF: flexible, floppy, pliable, pliant, elastic, supple, resilient, yielding.

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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…. Learn more.