stiff
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B2
/stɪf/
rigid, inflexible
Etymology
Etymology Information
'stiff' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'stif,' where 'stif' meant 'rigid or inflexible.'
Historical Evolution
'stif' changed from Old English word 'stif' and eventually became the modern English word 'stiff'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'rigid or inflexible,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a dead body; a corpse (informal).
The detective found a stiff in the alley.
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Verb 1
to cheat someone out of money.
He stiffed the waiter by not leaving a tip.
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Adjective 1
not easily bent or changed in shape; rigid.
The cardboard was stiff and hard to fold.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35