Pronunciation: /stɪf/
noun a dead body or corpse
A1 I need a new stiff for my golf clubs.
A2 The doctor recommended a stiff for my back.
B1 She always carries a stiff in her purse for emergencies.
B2 The detective found a stiff in the abandoned warehouse.
C1 The stiff of the contract stated that all payments must be made within 30 days.
C2 The stiff of the law prohibits discrimination based on race or gender.
adjective not moving easily or freely; difficult to bend or stretch
A1 The new shoes were too stiff and uncomfortable.
A2 She walked with a stiff posture, looking nervous.
B1 The company has a stiff policy on tardiness.
B2 The competition was stiff, but she managed to win.
C1 His stiff demeanor made it difficult to approach him.
C2 The negotiations were stiff, with neither side willing to compromise.
adverb in a rigid or inflexible manner
A1 She stood stiffly at the front of the class during her presentation.
A2 The new shoes felt stiff on his feet as he walked around the store.
B1 He greeted his boss stiffly, unsure of how to act in the formal setting.
B2 The old book's pages had become stiff with age, making them difficult to turn.
C1 The politician's speech came across as stiff and rehearsed, lacking authenticity.
C2 Despite her best efforts, her body language remained stiff and unapproachable during the meeting.
formal The board members were all very stiff during the meeting.
informal I can't dance with you, my back is too stiff.
slang I need to stretch, my muscles are feeling stiff.
figurative His demeanor was so stiff, he couldn't even crack a smile.
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