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.