(of an alcoholic drink) Strong or potent
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Not easily bent or changed in shape
“The orthopedic surgeon then fits a stiff metal prosthesis to a relatively flexible bone.”
Having a dense or semi-solid consistency
“Mix the flour into a stiff paste with a little water.”
Strictly conventional in one's manner or behavior
“Mel had never particularly liked the woman's stiff manner and perfect outward appearance.”
Uptight or unfriendly in nature
“Her stiff manner would eventually dissolve, and she would become surprisingly charming and outgoing.”
Feeling socially awkward or uncomfortable
“Josh arrives at the executive party in a kitsch white tuxedo, looking decidedly stiff.”
Difficult or laborious to execute or complete
“The principal huntsmen would need to kill an average of four deer or one elk each day, or three or four moose or two buffalo a week. A stiff task, indeed.”
Severe or harsh in nature
“Congressmen called for stiff measures to regulate the health care industry.”
(of a bodypart) Physically stiff to the point of aching
“My stiff muscles could do with a nice massage.”
Full of determination
“When stiff resistance by the Saurs against these inland landing troops was present from the start, we all knew that the ground campaign would be a long one.”
(of a wind) Blowing strongly
“A stiff breeze was blowing litter across the pink asphalt in George Square.”
(of an alcoholic drink) Strong or potent
“But in the long run, it's a stiff drink and flowing spirits that keep us all going.”
Under the influence of alcohol
Lacking emotion or feeling
Harsh, oppressive, and difficult to bear or endure
Affected or contrived in manner or character
Not easy to please or satisfy
Making strict requirements
Insecure with oneself
Not physically able to be moved
Much too high, especially in price
Lacking vigor, vitality, or excitement
Large in size, amount, or intensity
Having a thick, sticky consistency between solid and liquid
Having or displaying resolve
Suffering, or recovering from, a physical injury
Showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others
(of a person, animal or material) Able to withstand physical hardship, strain, or exposure
Covered with hair or bristles
Unpleasantly rough or jarring in smell or taste
Dead or deceased, or apparently so
Physically unyielding, taut or stiff
Affectedly grand or pretentious in manner or behavior
Firmly fixed in place or shut
(of a person) Lacking sophistication or refinement
Having a calm and serious manner or disposition
Anticipating something with anxiety or fear
Rigidly upright or straight
Coarse and bristly in form and texture (resembling wires)
Showing a lack of emotion
(of hair or foliage) Having a stiff and prickly texture
The dead body of a person or animal
“Larry and Richard were looking forward to a weekend at Bernie's, only to be confronted with a stiff.”
(informal) A human being in the general sense
“He passes undetected as just one of the guys, a regular, working-class stiff.”
An employee, especially one who does manual or non-executive work
A person who hoards money rather than spending it
A person without a home, job, or property
Snob
Someone who believes in or is perceived as believing in rule by an elite group
To treat or regard with rudeness or contempt
“And we've certainly never seen a politician stiff the press and then have the press lay down in response.”
To cheat, con or rob by the use of trickery or threats
“It appears that the only way this company can survive in the short term is to stiff their customers and partners.”
To kill or cause the death of
To frighten or cause fear in
To remove or take away (something) from (someone)
To fail to fulfill an obligation or payment
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