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We have found lemma(root) word of stiffs : stiff.
Definitions
[stɪf], (Adjective)
Definitions:
- not easily bent or changed in shape; rigid
(e.g: a stiff black collar)
- severe or strong
(e.g: they face stiff fines and a possible jail sentence)
- full of
(e.g: the place is stiff with alarm systems)
- having a specified unpleasant feeling to an extreme extent
(e.g: she was scared stiff)
Phrases:
- a stiff upper lip
- stiff as a board
Origin
:
Old English stīf, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch stijf
[stɪf], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a dead body
- a boring, conventional person
(e.g: ordinary working stiffs in respectable offices)
- a sports club's reserve team
Phrases:
- a stiff upper lip
- stiff as a board
Origin
:
Old English stīf, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch stijf
[stɪf], (Verb)
Definitions:
- cheat (someone) out of something, especially money
(e.g: several workers were stiffed out of their pay)
- ignore (someone) deliberately; snub
(e.g: the stars are notorious for stiffing their hosts and sponsors at banquets)
- kill (someone)
(e.g: I want to get those pigs who stiffed your doctor)
Phrases:
- a stiff upper lip
- stiff as a board
Origin
:
Old English stīf, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch stijf
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