mission stiff

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Meaning · English

A tramp or vagrant who often frequents missions or charitable organizations for food and shelter.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Người lang thang hoặc vô gia cư thường lui tới các tổ chức từ thiện để xin thức ăn và chỗ ở

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Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

At the bottom is the mission stiff, no longer able to make it on the outside.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “mission stiff” mean?

A tramp or vagrant who often frequents missions or charitable organizations for food and shelter.

Is “mission stiff” formal or informal?

mission stiff is generally slang.