stiff

• Descreve algo rígido, que não dobra ou não se move facilmente; também se diz de uma pessoa formal, tensa ou pouco à vontade.

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.

   Rígido

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

   Sinônimosfirmhardinelasticinflexiblerigidunbendingunyielding

   Antônimosflexiblelimppliablesupple

2. Formal or unfriendlyB2formal

   Behaving in a formal, reserved, or unfriendly way.

   Formal ou antipático

   • 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.

   Sinônimosaloofcolddistantformalprimreservedrigidstuffyunfriendly

   Antônimosapproachablecasualfriendlyinformalrelaxedwarm

3. Difficult or severeB1informal

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

   Severo

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

   Sinônimosdemandingdifficultexactingformidablehardharshrigorousseverestringenttough

   Antônimoseasylenientmild

4. Drunk (slang)C1slangamerican

   Slang term for being heavily intoxicated.

   Bêbado (gíria)

   • 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.

   Sinônimoshammeredloadedpickledplasteredsloshedsmashedtightwasted

• Advérbio 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.

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.

   Rigidamente

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

   Sinônimosfirmlyinflexiblyrigidlystiffly

   Antônimosflexiblylooselysupplyyieldingly

2. To a great degree or extentB2informal

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

   Muito

   • 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.

   Sinônimosabsolutelycompletelyextremelyintenselyseverelythoroughlytotallyutterly

• Substantivo informal que designa um cadáver, especialmente um corpo humano morto. É usado em contextos coloquiais ou de gíria, às vezes de forma pejorativa.

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.

   Cadáver

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbodycadavercarcasscorpseremains

2. Unfriendly personB2informal

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

   Pessoa formal e fria

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscold fishfuddy-duddyprigstick-in-the-mudstuffed shirt