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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 4115 COCA: 4084

stiff
1 stiff /ˈstɪf/ adjective
stiffer; stiffest
1 stiff
/ˈstɪf/
adjective
stiffer; stiffest
Learner's definition of STIFF
[also more stiff; most stiff]
1 
a  : difficult to bend or move不易弯曲的；硬挺的
b  : painful to move or use僵硬的；不灵活的
also : showing pain in movement or use一动就疼的
2 
: thick and difficult to stir or pour浓稠的；厚实的
3 
: difficult, strict, or severe艰难的；严厉的；严格的
4 
: not graceful, relaxed, or friendly无礼的；生硬的；不友好的
: too formal过于正式的
5 
: very expensive昂贵的
6 
: strong and forceful强劲的；猛烈的
7 
: containing a lot of alcohol（酒）烈性的；酒精含量高的

stiff upper lip

: a calm and determined attitude in a difficult situation沉着坚定的态度

— stiffly

adverb

— stiffness

noun [noncount]
2 stiff /ˈstɪf/ adverb
2 stiff
/ˈstɪf/
adverb
Learner's definition of STIFF
informal
: very much : to an extreme degree非常；彻底地

frozen stiff

1 
: completely stiff because of being wet and frozen冻硬的；冻僵的
2 
informal : extremely cold极度寒冷的
3 stiff /ˈstɪf/ noun
plural stiffs
3 stiff
/ˈstɪf/
noun
plural stiffs
Learner's definition of STIFF
[count] informal
1 
: the body of a dead person尸体；死尸
2 
US
a  : a person who you think is lucky, unlucky, etc.（幸运或不幸的）人
b  : an ordinary or dull person普通人；无趣的人；令人讨厌的人
4 stiff /ˈstɪf/ verb
stiffs; stiffed; stiffing
4 stiff
/ˈstɪf/
verb
stiffs; stiffed; stiffing
Learner's definition of STIFF
[+ object] US, informal
: to not give as much money as you should give to (someone)亏待（侍者等）；少给（他人）钱
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 4115 COCA: 4084

stiff

1 of 4

adjective

ˈstif How to pronounce stiff (audio)
1
a
: not easily bent : rigid
a stiff collar
b
: lacking in suppleness or flexibility
stiff muscles
c
: impeded in movement
—used of a mechanism
a truck's stiff suspension
d
: drunk sense 1a
2
a
: firm, resolute
b
: stubborn, unyielding
c
: proud
d(1)
: marked by reserve or decorum
(2)
: lacking in ease or grace : stilted
3
: hard fought
stiff competition
4
a(1)
: exerting great force
a stiff wind
(2)
: forceful, vigorous
b
: potent
poured her a stiff drink
5
: of a dense or glutinous consistency : thick
6
a
: harsh, severe
a stiff penalty
b
: arduous, rugged
stiff terrain
7
: not easily heeled over by an external force (such as the wind)
a stiff ship
8
: expensive, steep
paid a stiff price
stiffish
ˈsti-fish How to pronounce stiff (audio)
adjective
stiffly adverb
stiffness noun

stiff

2 of 4

adverb

1
: in a stiff manner : stiffly
2
: to an extreme degree : severely
scared stiff
bored stiff
3
: close enough to the hole for an easy putt in golf
hit it stiff and tapped it in for an easy birdie

stiff

3 of 4

noun

1
: corpse
2
a
: vagrant, tramp
b
: a member of the working class
especially : a blue-collar worker
c
: person
a lucky stiff
especially : a stodgy or excessively decorous person
3
: flop, failure

stiff

4 of 4

verb

stiffed; stiffing; stiffs

transitive verb

1
a
: to refuse to pay or tip
stiffed the waiter
b
: cheat
stiffed him in a business deal
c
: stick sense 7a
stiffed us with the bar bill
2
: snub sense 3
stiffed sportswriters after the game

intransitive verb

: to fail commercially
the movie stiffed at the box office

Synonyms

Adjective

Noun

Verb

Choose the Right Synonym for stiff

stiff, rigid, inflexible mean difficult to bend.

stiff may apply to any degree of this condition.

stretching keeps your muscles from becoming stiff

rigid applies to something so stiff that it cannot be bent without breaking.

a rigid surfboard

inflexible stresses lack of suppleness or pliability.

ski boots with inflexible soles

Example Sentences

Adjective When I got out of bed this morning my back was stiff as a board. Beat the egg whites until they are stiff. Noun That poor stiff never gets a break. They have the kind of luxuries the average working stiff can't afford. Verb the actress has a reputation for stiffing the press at red-carpet events
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
In adapting the Makos novel, screenwriters Jake Crane and Jonathan A. H. Stewart seem to be content to trot out the usual war picture platitudes with stiff dialogue that has all the personality of an instruction manual. Michael Rechtshaffen, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Sep. 2022 The room is House & Garden–elegant; Alan reclines in a mid-century chair and gazes at Sam, who sits, stiff and uncomfortable, on the edge of the leather couch. Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2022 If the hip joint becomes stiff—from arthritis, for example, or a recent injury that caused inflammation—then the sliding and gliding movement can become restricted and create resistance that your glutes has to work against. Jenny Mccoy, SELF, 10 Sep. 2022 But Truss’ public performance to date has been somewhat stiff and formal, short on the kind of stirring oratory at which both Blair and Johnson excelled. Christina Boyle, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2022 British nationals in South Florida released their stiff upper lips on Thursday upon learning their beloved Queen Elizabeth died at age 96 after 70 years on the throne. Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2022 Add the powdered sugar and beat until stiff peaks form. Alexis Deboschnek, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2022 Hainsworth is quite good as Miss Holmes — suitably cerebral and stiff, with understated physical tics that suggest a constantly active mind. Emily Mcclanathan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2022 President Biden promoted recent legislative wins in a bid to boost support for Democrats and overcome stiff economic headwinds as Labor Day kicked off the final sprint of midterm-election campaigning. Catherine Lucey, WSJ, 5 Sep. 2022
Adverb
And the effort required to lope stiff-legged across the powdery surface guzzled the air and cooling water in his backpack, limiting his time outside the relative safety of the lunar module. Outside Online, 23 June 2021 But so far Brill has gotten stiff-armed by social media platforms. Jeffrey M. O'brien, Fortune, 2 June 2022 But the Auburn running back stiff-armed the Bucs and signed with Major League Baseball’s Kansas City Royals. Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, 22 Apr. 2022 Dogs go through stages in their life, just as people do, as is obvious to anyone who has watched their stiff-legged companion rouse themselves to go for one more walk. James Gorman, Star Tribune, 14 Nov. 2020 Montgomery found a wide crease between right guard James Daniels and right tackle Germain Ifedi, cut back and burst through the hole, stiff-arming former Chicago Bears first-round pick Leonard Floyd and racing into the secondary. Brad Biggs, chicagotribune.com, 18 Sep. 2021 Thomas drew a loud response from the crowd after breaking loose for a 28-yard carry and stiff-arming an opponent late in the third quarter. J.c. Carnahan, orlandosentinel.com, 20 Aug. 2021 That’s piling up postseason wins, stiff-arming adversity and grinding through against the best mound minders in baseball. San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2021 Fifty years ago, Germans goose-stepped in exacting regimentation, stiff-armed salutes sanctifying der Fuhrer. Bob Larsen, SPIN, 12 Feb. 2022
Noun
When Chubb sees a cutback lane or drops a stiff-arm, when Hunt breaks through the defensive line and hits the second level, a Browns bar can’t help itself. Doug Lesmerises, cleveland, 11 Sep. 2022 At one bruising point during the drive, Allen finished an eight-yard run with a brutal stiff-arm of Nick Scott. Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2022 Mixon attempted a cut and a stiff-arm on the star safety. Charlie Goldsmith, The Enquirer, 8 Sep. 2022 Wuerffel had already picked up the stiff-arm trophy by that time, securing 300 first-place votes and 1,363 points to beat out Iowa State running back Troy Davis (209, 1,174). Creg Stephenson | Cstephenson@al.com, al, 12 Aug. 2022 What seems most unlikely, however, is that top players will band together to stiff-arm the Saudis on principle. Beth Ann Nichols, USA TODAY, 1 Aug. 2022 Football fans probably didn’t need a rating system to recognize Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill as the fastest player in the NFL or Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry as the possessor of the league’s toughest stiff-arm. Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, 22 July 2022 If the Emmy Drama Roundtable proves anything, it’s that even the stars of TV’s buzziest shows are familiar with the indignities of the working stiff. Jay L. Clendenin, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2022 Dodgers star Mookie Betts got the day off Wednesday because of a stiff lower back but is expected to play Friday vs. Washington. Creg Stephenson | Cstephenson@al.com, al, 8 Apr. 2021
Verb
The student looking to go into nursing is less likely to stiff the taxpayer than the one looking to be a sociologist. WSJ, 28 Aug. 2022 That may progress to stiff neck, seizures, hallucinations and coma. Wyatte Grantham-philips, USA TODAY, 18 Aug. 2022 That was necessary when shoes had leather or vinyl elements that might stretch and stiff sole materials that needed to mold to your foot. Brian Metzler, Outside Online, 8 July 2022 The history of mergers and acquisitions is filled with ruthless corporate raiders, bruising wars of words and people trying to stiff each other. New York Times, 20 May 2022 Egg whites are beaten to stiff peaks and then fine almond flour, powdered sugar, and flavorings are folded into the meringue carefully to avoid deflation and dry pockets. Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 15 Apr. 2022 In another medium bowl, beat heavy cream to stiff peaks, then fold into mascarpone mixture. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 13 Feb. 2022 Fortunately, fashion now offers many unstuffy alternatives to stiff Oxfords. Jamie Waters, WSJ, 8 Feb. 2022 Boston’s Kevin McHale stiff armed him in the neck area, leaving Rambis flat on his back. New York Times, 24 Dec. 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English stif, from Old English stīf; akin to Middle Dutch stijf stiff, Latin stipare to press together, Greek steibein to tread on

First Known Use

Adjective

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Adverb

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

circa 1859, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1950, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of stiff was before the 12th century

Phrases Containing stiff

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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 4115 COCA: 4084
stiff

adjective¹

 1difficult to bend/move不易彎曲；不易活動VERBS | ADVERB | PREPOSITION | PHRASES VERBS➤be, feel, lie, look, sit, stand僵硬；感覺僵硬；直挺挺地躺着；看上去僵硬；僵直地坐着；僵直地站着◇She lay stiff and still beside him.她直挺挺地躺在他身旁，一動不動。➤become, get, go變得僵硬◇My fingers had gone stiff with cold.我的手指已經凍僵了。ADVERB➤extremely, fairly, very, etc.極其／頗為／非常僵硬▸➤a little, slightly, etc.有點兒／稍有些僵硬➤all完全僵硬PREPOSITION➤with因⋯僵硬◇The clothes were stiff with dust and grease.衣服給塵土和油脂弄得硬邦邦的。PHRASES➤(as) stiff as a board像木板一樣僵直◇The captain stood as stiff as a board.船長站得筆直。
stiff

adjective²

 2having sore muscles肌肉痠痛VERBS | ADVERB | PREPOSITION VERBS➤be, feel痠痛；感覺痠痛◇He felt stiff all over.他感覺渾身痠痛。➤get變得痠痛◇You'll get stiff if you don't have a hot bath.如果不洗個熱水澡的話，你會覺得肌肉痠痛。➤leave sb, make sb使某人肌肉痠痛◇All that digging made me really stiff.那一通挖掘讓我渾身痠痛。ADVERB➤extremely, fairly, very, etc.極其／頗為／非常痠痛▸➤a little, slightly, etc.有點兒／有幾分痠痛▸➤all完全痠痛◇My arm's gone all stiff.我的胳膊又痠又痛。PREPOSITION➤from因⋯痠痛◇I was stiff from kneeling.我跪得渾身痠痛。
stiff

adjective³

 3strong/severe激烈；嚴厲VERBS | ADVERB VERBS➤be, seem嚴厲；好像嚴厲◇Their punishment seemed rather stiff.他們的懲罰好像頗為嚴厲。ADVERB➤extremely, fairly, very, etc.極其／頗為／非常嚴厲◇in the face of some very stiff competition面對一種非常激烈的競爭局面➤a little, slightly, etc.有點兒／有些嚴厲
stiff

adjective⁴

 4not friendly or relaxed不友好；生硬VERBS | ADVERB VERBS➤be, look, seem, sound生硬；看上去生硬；好像生硬；聽起來生硬◇She was aware that her words sounded stiff.她知道自己的話聽起來很生硬。ADVERB➤extremely, fairly, very, etc.極其／頗為／非常生硬◇His manner seemed rather stiff and impersonal.他的態度似乎頗為生硬冷淡。➤a little, slightly, etc.有點兒／有幾分生硬

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