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stiffed

/stɪft/

stiffглагол

stiffed

Past Simple

stiffed

Past Simple

stiffed

Past Participle

stiffing

Gerund

/stɪf/

Informal verb meaning to cheat by not paying or to snub; requires full verb paradigm.

Определения

To cheat (someone) by failing to pay money that is owed, especially for a bill, wage, or tip.

The waiter was stiffed by a table that left without leaving a tip.

To treat (someone) coldly or ignore deliberately; to snub.

I tried to greet her, but she stiffed me and walked away.

Синонимы

rip off

seize up

freeze up

stiffсуществительное

Определения

A dead body, especially one that is to be buried.

The detective found the stiff in the alleyway, covered with a sheet.

A formal or unyielding person.

Despite his reputation as a stiff, he surprised everyone by dancing at the party.

A person who is considered dull or boring.

He was such a stiff at the meeting, hardly contributing to the discussion.

A person who fails to pay a debt or leaves without paying a bill.

The restaurant owner was frustrated after another stiff left without paying for their meal.

stiffприлагательное

Определения

Not easily bent or changed in shape; rigid.

The cardboard was too stiff to fold without creasing.

Formal, not relaxed or friendly.

His manner was stiff and unapproachable during the meeting.

Severe or strong.

The competition was stiff, with many talented participants.

Difficult to move or use because of pain or injury.

After the long hike, her legs felt stiff and sore.

Containing a large amount of alcohol; strong (of a drink).

He fixed himself a stiff gin and tonic after the long day.

stiffнаречие

Определения

To an excessive or extreme degree; extremely.

They were charging stiff for even the simplest repairs.