stiff (467 synonym found)

Sort stiff by:    Alphabetically | Length | Random | Definition



Definition of stiff:

(adj) : of an object, rigid, hard to bend, inflexible; of policies and rules and their application and enforcement, inflexible
"he was eventually caught, and given a stiff fine."
(n) : an average person, usually male, of no particular distinction, skill, or education, often a working stiff or lucky stiff; a person who is deceived, as a mark or pigeon in a swindle
"she convinced the stiff to go to her hotel room, where her henchman was waiting to rob him."
(v) : to fail to pay money that one owes to another, especially by departing hastily; to tip ungenerously
"realizing he had forgotten his wallet, he stiffed the taxi driver when the cab stopped for a red light."
History
This word has been
viewed 8,199 times.


Still working on your text?

Finding the right words is only half the battle. If your website isn't turning visitors into customers, we'll show you exactly why.

Get a Free Website Audit →







Related searches
for stiff:



Most Recent


Most Popular

Definition of stiff:

(adj) : of an object, rigid, hard to bend, inflexible; of policies and rules and their application and enforcement, inflexible
"he was eventually caught, and given a stiff fine."
(n) : an average person, usually male, of no particular distinction, skill, or education, often a working stiff or lucky stiff; a person who is deceived, as a mark or pigeon in a swindle
"she convinced the stiff to go to her hotel room, where her henchman was waiting to rob him."
(v) : to fail to pay money that one owes to another, especially by departing hastily; to tip ungenerously
"realizing he had forgotten his wallet, he stiffed the taxi driver when the cab stopped for a red light."
Get a free website audit from Next Wave ServicesGet a free website audit from Next Wave Services

Back to Top