stiff

US /stɪf/
UK /stɪf/
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1.

not easily bent or changed in shape; rigid

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The old door was stiff and hard to open.
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My neck feels stiff after sleeping in a strange position.
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rigidinflexibleunbendingunyieldingfirm
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severe or strong

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The company faced stiff competition in the market.
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He received a stiff penalty for his actions.
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severeharshrigorousdrastictough
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formal and not relaxed or friendly

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He gave a stiff, formal bow.
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The atmosphere in the meeting was very stiff.
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formalreservedunfriendlyaloofconstrained
1.

a dead body

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The detective found a stiff in the alley.
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corpsecadaverremains
2.

a person who does not tip

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The waiter complained about the stiff who left no tip.
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cheapskatemisertightwad
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to fail to pay (someone)

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The restaurant stiffed the musicians after their performance.
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He was stiffed by his employer and never got his last paycheck.
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cheatswindledefraudshortchange
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to a great degree; extremely

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It was stiff cold outside.
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He was stiff drunk by midnight.
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extremelyveryexceedinglyexceptionally
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keep a stiff upper lip