stiff

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

ruОписывает что-то жёсткое, негнущееся, или человека, который ведёт себя официально и скованно.esDescribe algo rígido o que no se dobla fácilmente, o a una persona que se comporta de manera formal, tensa o poco natural.frDécrit quelque chose de rigide, qui ne plie pas, ou une personne qui se comporte de manière formelle et guindée.deBezeichnet etwas Festes, Unbiegsames oder Schweres, das sich nicht leicht bewegen oder verformen lässt; ebenso eine Person, die förmlich, unnahbar oder angespannt wirkt.ptDescreve algo rígido, que não dobra ou não se move facilmente; também se diz de uma pessoa formal, tensa ou pouco à vontade.zh形容某物坚硬、不易弯曲，或形容人举止拘谨、不自然、过于正式。arيصف شيئًا صلبًا غير مرن لا ينثني بسهولة، أو شخصًا متحفظًا متزمتًا في سلوكه وتعامله. وتُستعمل أيضًا للدلالة على شدة القوام أو الصلابة.

1. Rigid or not flexible A2 formal

   Firm and difficult to bend or move.

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

   ruЖёсткийesRígido, no flexiblefrrigide, non flexibledeSteifptRígidozh僵硬的arصلب غير مرن

   Sinónimos: firmhardinelasticinflexiblerigidunbendingunyielding

   Antónimos: flexiblelimppliablesupple

2. Formal or unfriendly B2 formal

   Behaving in a formal, reserved, or unfriendly way.

   • 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.

   ruНатянутыйesRígido, formal o poco amistosofrRaide, guindé, distantdeSteifptFormal ou antipáticozh生硬arمتكلّف رسمي

   Sinónimos: aloofcolddistantformalprimreservedrigidstuffyunfriendly

   Antónimos: approachablecasualfriendlyinformalrelaxedwarm

3. Difficult or severe B1 informal

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

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

   ruСуровыйesriguroso, severo, durofrsévère, rigoureuxdeStrengptSeverozh严厉的arشديد وصعب

   Sinónimos: demandingdifficultexactingformidablehardharshrigorousseverestringenttough

   Antónimos: easylenientmild

4. Drunk (slang) C1 slang american

   Slang term for being heavily intoxicated.

   • 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.

   ruПьяный (сленг)esborrachofrivre (familier)deBetrunken (Slang)ptBêbado (gíria)zh醉酒的（俚语）arسكران (عامية)

   Sinónimos: hammeredloadedpickledplasteredsloshedsmashedtightwasted

• stiffer comparative form
• stiffest superlative form

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.

ruНаречие, 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.esAdverbio que significa 'muy intensamente' o 'en grado extremo', usado a menudo en expresiones informales o idiomáticas como 'scared stiff' (muerto de miedo) o 'bored stiff' (aburrido hasta la muerte). Enfatiza el estado o sentimiento descrito por el verbo o adjetivo que modifica.frAdverbe signifiant 'très fortement' ou 'à un degré extrême', souvent utilisé dans des expressions informelles ou idiomatiques comme 'scared stiff' (mort de peur) ou 'bored stiff' (mortellement ennuyé). Il renforce l'état ou le sentiment décrit par le verbe ou l'adjectif qu'il modifie.deAdverb, das 'sehr stark' oder 'bis zum äußersten Grad' bedeutet und oft in informellen oder idiomatischen Wendungen wie 'scared stiff' (zu Tode erschrocken) oder 'bored stiff' (zu Tode gelangweilt) verwendet wird. Es verstärkt den Zustand oder das Gefühl, das durch das modifizierte Verb oder Adjektiv beschrieben wird.ptAdvérbio que significa 'muito fortemente' ou 'até um grau extremo', usado em expressões informais ou idiomáticas como 'scared stiff' (apavorado) ou 'bored stiff' (entediado ao extremo). Intensifica o estado ou sentimento descrito pelo verbo ou adjetivo que modifica.zh副词，表示“非常、极度”或“到极点”，常用于非正式或习语表达中，如“scared stiff”（吓得要死）、“bored stiff”（无聊得要命），用来加强所修饰的动词或形容词所描述的状态或感受。arظرف يعني 'بشدة بالغة' أو 'إلى أقصى حد'، ويُستعمل غالبًا في عبارات اصطلاحية غير رسمية مثل 'scared stiff' (مذعور حتى الموت) أو 'bored stiff' (سئم حتى الموت). وهو يشدّد الحالة أو الشعور الذي يصفه الفعل أو الصفة التي يعدّلها.

1. In a rigid or unbending manner B2 formal

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

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

   ruЖёсткоesrígidamentefrde manière rigidedeSteifptRigidamentezh僵硬地arبشكل متصلب

   Sinónimos: firmlyinflexiblyrigidlystiffly

   Antónimos: flexiblylooselysupplyyieldingly

2. To a great degree or extent B2 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruЧрезвычайноesen gran medida, con fuerzafrÀ un degré élevédeIn hohem MaßeptMuitozh极度地arبدرجة كبيرة

   Sinónimos: absolutelycompletelyextremelyintenselyseverelythoroughlytotallyutterly

• stiffer comparative form
• stiffest superlative form

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

ruСуществительное, обозначающее мертвое тело, особенно человеческий труп, часто используемое в неформальном или сленговом контексте.esSustantivo que se refiere a un cadáver, especialmente un cuerpo humano muerto, usado a menudo en contextos informales o de jerga. También puede significar una persona rígida o formal en sentido figurado, aunque el sentido principal es el de cuerpo sin vida.frNom désignant un corps mort, en particulier un cadavre humain, souvent utilisé dans un registre informel ou argotique.deSubstantiv, das einen toten Körper bezeichnet, besonders eine menschliche Leiche, oft in informellem oder umgangssprachlichem Kontext verwendet.ptSubstantivo informal que designa um cadáver, especialmente um corpo humano morto. É usado em contextos coloquiais ou de gíria, às vezes de forma pejorativa.zh名词，指死尸，尤指人的尸体，常用于非正式或俚语语境。arاسم يشير إلى جثة أو جسد ميت، وخاصة جسد الإنسان، ويُستخدم غالبًا في السياقات العامية أو غير الرسمية.

1. Dead body B2 informal

   A corpse; a dead human body.

   • 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.

   ruТрупescadáverfrcadavredeLeicheptCadáverzh尸体arجثة

   Sinónimos: bodycadavercarcasscorpseremains

2. Unfriendly person B2 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruЧопорный человекesPersona estiradafrPersonne guindéedeSteifer MenschptPessoa formal e friazh拘谨的人arشخص متحفظ

   Sinónimos: cold fishfuddy-duddyprigstick-in-the-mudstuffed shirt

• stiffs plural form
• stiffs' possessive plural form
• stiff's possessive singular form