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stiff
UK
/stɪf/
US
/stɪf/
stiffs
pl
UK
/stɪf/
US
/stɪf/
Translations
The detective found the stiff in the alleyway, covered with a sheet.
Le détective a trouvé le cadavre dans la ruelle, recouvert d'un drap.
He was such a stiff at the meeting, hardly contributing to the discussion.
C'était un vrai coincé pendant la réunion, il participait à peine à la discussion.
The restaurant owner was frustrated after another stiff left without paying for their meal.
Le propriétaire du restaurant était agacé après qu'un autre resquilleur soit parti sans payer son repas.
Additional translations
Definitions
The detective found the stiff in the alleyway, covered with a sheet.
Despite his reputation as a stiff, he surprised everyone by dancing at the party.
He was such a stiff at the meeting, hardly contributing to the discussion.
The restaurant owner was frustrated after another stiff left without paying for their meal.
stiffed
Past Simple
stiffed
Past Participle
stiffing
Gerund
UK
/stɪf/
US
/stɪf/
Informal verb meaning to cheat by not paying or to snub; requires full verb paradigm.
Translations
The waiter was stiffed by a table that left without leaving a tip.
Le serveur a été roulé par une table qui est partie sans laisser de pourboire.
I tried to greet her, but she stiffed me and walked away.
J'ai essayé de la saluer, mais elle m'a snobé et s'est éloignée.
Definitions
The waiter was stiffed by a table that left without leaving a tip.
I tried to greet her, but she stiffed me and walked away.
stiffer
Comp.
stiffest
Super.
UK
/stɪf/
US
/stɪf/
Translations
The cardboard was too stiff to fold without creasing.
Le carton était trop rigide pour être plié sans se froisser.
The competition was stiff, with many talented participants.
La concurrence était rude, avec de nombreux participants talentueux.
He fixed himself a stiff gin and tonic after the long day.
Il s'est servi un gin tonic corsé après cette longue journée.
Additional translations
Definitions
The cardboard was too stiff to fold without creasing.
His manner was stiff and unapproachable during the meeting.
The competition was stiff, with many talented participants.
After the long hike, her legs felt stiff and sore.
He fixed himself a stiff gin and tonic after the long day.
Colloquial adverb meaning “to an extreme degree.”
Translations
They were charging stiff for even the simplest repairs.
Ils facturaient cher même pour les réparations les plus simples.
Definitions
They were charging stiff for even the simplest repairs.