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stiff meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of stiff at MeaningMonkey.org. stiff meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.STIFF noun
Definition of stiff (noun)
- an ordinary man
- "a lucky stiff"; "a working stiff"
- the dead body of a human being
STIFF adjective
Definition of stiff (adjective)
- not moving or operating freely
- "a stiff hinge"
- powerful
- "a stiff current"; "a stiff breeze"
- rigidly formal
- having a strong physiological or chemical effect
- marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
- "firm convictions"; "a firm mouth"; "steadfast resolve"; "a man of unbendable perseverence"; "unwavering loyalty"
- synonyms: firm, steadfast, steady, unbendable, unfaltering, unshakable, unwavering
- incapable of or resistant to bending
- "a rigid strip of metal"; "a table made of rigid plastic"; "a palace guardsman stiff as a poker"; "stiff hair"; "a stiff neck"
- synonyms: rigid
- very drunk
STIFF adverb
Definition of stiff (adverb)
- extremely
- "bored stiff"; "frightened stiff"
- in a stiff manner
- "his hands lay stiffly"
- synonyms: stiffly
Source: Princeton University Wordnet