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STIFF

(adj., noun, adverb, adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 14 meanings of the word Stiff.

How to pronounce stiff:

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Stiff - as an adjective

Having a strong physiological or chemical effect

Example: "A potent toxin"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
potent8strong7

Stiff - as a noun

An ordinary man

Example: "A lucky stiff"

The dead body of a human being

Example: "The cadaver was intended for dissection"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cadaver13clay9corpse10remains9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
body10dead body
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Stiff - as an adverb

To a great degree

Example: "Bored stiff"

In a stiff manner

Example: "His hands lay stiffly"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stiffly16

Stiff - as an adjective satellite

Not moving or operating freely

Example: "A stiff hinge"

Strong, vigorous

Example: "A stiff current"

Rigidly formal

Example: "A starchy manner"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
buckram17starchy15

Marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

Example: "Firm convictions"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
firm9steadfast13steady10unbendable15unfaltering15unshakable19unwavering17

Incapable of or resistant to bending

Example: "A rigid strip of metal"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rigid7

Stiff - as a verb

To fail to pay that which one owes (implicitly or explicitly) to another, especially by departing hastily.

Example: "Realizing he had forgotten his wallet, he stiffed the taxi driver when the cab stopped for a red light."

To cheat someone

To tip ungenerously

Example Sentences

"He has a stiff neck from sleeping in an awkward position."
"The board was made from stiff cardboard."
"She gave me a stiff punch on the shoulder."
"The new shoes felt stiff and uncomfortable."
"The cold wind made his fingers stiff."
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Word Game Points

Is STIFF a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, stiff is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

STIFF has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is STIFF a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, stiff is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
STIFF has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is STIFF a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, stiff is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
STIFF has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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