English · Slang Attested

stiff

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Meaning · English

An average person, usually male, of no particular distinction, skill, or education.

Where it’s used: Used American English

working stiff

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).

Meaning · English

A person who is deceived, as a mark or pigeon in a swindle.

Sources & notes

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

Meaning · English

A cadaver; a dead person.

Sources & notes

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

What does “stiff” mean?

An average person, usually male, of no particular distinction, skill, or education.

Is “stiff” formal or informal?

stiff is generally slang.

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