stiff

• Описывает что-то жёсткое, негнущееся, или человека, который ведёт себя официально и скованно.

Describes something that is rigid, not easily bent, or a person who is formal and not relaxed.

1. Rigid or not flexibleA2formal

   Firm and difficult to bend or move.

   Жёсткий

   • The cardboard is too stiff to fold easily.
   • After the workout, his muscles felt stiff.
   • She wore a shirt with a stiff collar.

   Synonymsfirmhardinelasticinflexiblerigidunbendingunyielding

   Antonymsflexiblelimppliablesupple

2. Formal or unfriendlyB2formal

   Behaving in a formal, reserved, or unfriendly way.

   Натянутый

   • The conversation was stiff and awkward.
   • He gave a stiff bow before leaving the room.
   • Her stiff manner made it hard to relax around her.

   Synonymsaloofcolddistantformalprimreservedrigidstuffyunfriendly

   Antonymsapproachablecasualfriendlyinformalrelaxedwarm

3. Difficult or severeB1informal

   Used to describe something that is hard to deal with or severe.

   Суровый

   • The competition was stiff this year.
   • They face stiff penalties for breaking the rules.
   • There is stiff opposition to the new law.

   Synonymsdemandingdifficultexactingformidablehardharshrigorousseverestringenttough

   Antonymseasylenientmild

4. Drunk (slang)C1slangamerican

   Slang term for being heavily intoxicated.

   Пьяный (сленг)

   • He got completely stiff at the party last night.
   • After three beers, she was already stiff.
   • They were all stiff by the end of the wedding reception.

   Synonymshammeredloadedpickledplasteredsloshedsmashedtightwasted

• Наречие, означающее 'очень сильно' или 'до крайней степени', часто используемое в неформальных или идиоматических выражениях, таких как 'scared stiff' (до смерти напуган) или 'bored stiff' (смертельно скучающий). Оно усиливает состояние или чувство, описываемое глаголом или прилагательным, которое оно модифицирует.

An adverb meaning 'very much' or 'to an extreme degree,' often used in informal or idiomatic expressions such as 'scared stiff' or 'bored stiff.' It intensifies the state or feeling described by the verb or adjective it modifies.

1. In a rigid or unbending mannerB2formal

   In a way that is not flexible or yielding; firmly or rigidly.

   Жёстко

   • He stood stiff at attention during the ceremony.
   • The door opened stiff after years of disuse.
   • She walked stiff because of her back pain.

   Synonymsfirmlyinflexiblyrigidlystiffly

   Antonymsflexiblylooselysupplyyieldingly

2. To a great degree or extentB2informal

   Used to emphasize the intensity of an action, often with negative connotations.

   Чрезвычайно

   • The company was scared stiff of the new regulations.
   • He was bored stiff during the long lecture.
   • They were worried stiff about the test results.

   Synonymsabsolutelycompletelyextremelyintenselyseverelythoroughlytotallyutterly

• Существительное, обозначающее мертвое тело, особенно человеческий труп, часто используемое в неформальном или сленговом контексте.

A noun referring to a dead body, especially a human corpse, often used in informal or slang contexts.

1. Dead bodyB2informal

   A corpse; a dead human body.

   Труп

   • The detective examined the stiff at the crime scene.
   • They found a stiff in the abandoned building.
   • The coroner was called to collect the stiff.

   Synonymsbodycadavercarcasscorpseremains

2. Unfriendly personB2informal

   A person who is formal, rigid, or lacking in warmth.

   Чопорный человек

   • He's a bit of a stiff at parties.
   • Don't be such a stiff; relax and enjoy yourself.
   • The new manager is a real stiff.

   Synonymscold fishfuddy-duddyprigstick-in-the-mudstuffed shirt