stiffer
ˈstɪfər
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Definition of stiffer - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
rigiditymore rigid or less flexible than usual
  • The cardboard became stiffer after drying.
inflexible rigid unyielding
2.
difficultymore severe or difficult than usual
  • The exam was stiffer than last year's.
harsher tougher
3.
formalitymore formal or less relaxed than usual
  • He appeared stiffer in the meeting than at home.
formal rigid strict
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Origin of stiffer

English, stiff (rigid) + -er (agent)

Examples of stiffer in a sentence

  • Her posture became stiffer in the cold weather.
  • The competition this year is stiffer than ever.
  • He faced a stiffer penalty for the violation.
  • Her tone became stiffer during the formal dinner.
  • The letter had a stiffer tone than his usual emails.

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  1. French:plus rigide, plus sévère, ...
  2. German:steifer, strenger, ...
  3. Italian:più rigido, più difficile, ...
  4. Spanish:más rígido, difícil, ...
  5. Portuguese:mais rígido, mais difícil, ...
  6. Chinese:更硬的, 更难的, ...
  7. Japanese:硬い, 厳しい, ...
  8. Arabic:أكثر صلابة, أَشَدّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:יוֹתֵר קְשִׁיחַ, קָשֶׁה יוֹתֵר, ...
  10. Russian:жесткий, более жесткий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:жорсткіший, суворіший, ...
  12. Hindi:अधिक कड़ा, कठिन, ...
stiff
stɪf

Definition of stiff - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
muscle painpainful due to exercise or illness
  • After the workout, my legs were stiff.
aching sore tense
2.
rigidnot easily bent or flexible
  • The cardboard was too stiff to fold.
inflexible rigid unyielding
3.
social attitudenot relaxed or friendly
  • His manner was stiff and formal at the meeting.
formal rigid tense

Adverb

1.
intensityUScompletely or totallyUS
  • He was stiff asleep and didn't hear the noise.
entirely utterly
2.
emotionUSextremely bored or scaredUS
  • She was scared stiff during the horror movie.
extremely very

Noun

1.
non-payerSlangUSperson who leaves without payingSlangUS
  • The diner was known for being a stiff.
cheat freeloader
2.
ordinary personSlangUSaverage person with no special skillsSlangUS
  • He's just a stiff, nothing special.
commoner layperson

Verb

tr.
debtRareSlangUSfail to pay what is owedRareSlangUS
  • He stiffed the waiter on the bill.
default renege welch
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Expressions with stiff

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extremely uninterested and disengaged from surroundings
She was bored stiff during the long lecture.
cause someone to feel very anxious or concerned
The news of the accident worried her stiff.
average employee, especially one with a routine, low-paying job
He's just another working stiff trying to make ends meet.
extremely cold and unable to move
After hours in the snow, he was frozen stiff.
experience intense boredom
She was bored stiff waiting for the delayed flight.
encounter strong resistance or disagreement
The proposal met stiff opposition from the community.

Origin of stiff

Old English, stīf (rigid)

Examples of stiff in a sentence

  • The cold made her neck stiff and sore.
  • The fabric was too stiff to drape well.
  • His stiff demeanor made interactions awkward.
  • Her smile was stiff and uninviting.
  • The atmosphere at the dinner was stiff and uncomfortable.
  • The dough became stiff after refrigeration.

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  1. French:courbaturé, complètement, ...
  2. German:steif, völlig, ...
  3. Italian:rigido, completamente, ...
  4. Spanish:rígido, completamente, ...
  5. Portuguese:dolorido, completamente, ...
  6. Chinese:酸痛, 完全, ...
  7. Japanese:痛い, ぐっすり, ...
  8. Arabic:متيبس, تَمامًا, ...
  9. Hebrew:תָּפוּס, לְגַמְרֵי, ...
  10. Russian:затекший, крепко, ...
  11. Ukrainian:болісний, міцно, ...
  12. Hindi:अकड़ा हुआ, गहरी, ...

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