stiff

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/stɪf/

adjective
firm or hard

stiff in a sentence

  • “We were scared stiff.”
  • “stiff cardboard”
  • “a stiff collar”
  • “His clothes were stiff with dried mud.”

What does “stiff” mean?

stiff (adjective) means firm or hard. It is pronounced /stɪf/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "stiff" mean?
stiff (adjective) means: firm or hard
How do you pronounce "stiff"?
"stiff" is pronounced /stɪf/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "stiff" in a sentence?
Here is "stiff" used in a sentence: We were scared stiff.

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