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stiff in Korean

stiff in Korean is 딱딱한 — stiff means rigid; not easily bent or moved.

stiff in Korean

딱딱한
adj
Pronounced: ttakttakhan
of an object, rigid, hard to bend, inflexible

What does "stiff" mean?

  1. adjective Rigid; not easily bent or moved.
    "The new leather boots were so stiff that I could hardly bend my feet."
  2. adjective Formal or awkward in manner; not relaxed.
    "The two strangers made stiff conversation while they waited for the lift."
  3. adjective Severe or harsh, especially describing a penalty, competition, or drink.
    "The home team faced stiff competition in the final round of the tournament."
  4. verb Informal: to fail to pay someone what they're owed, especially a tip or bill.
    "Some of the diners stiffed the driver and walked off without leaving a tip."
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stiff in a sentence

  • The new leather boots were so stiff that I could hardly bend my feet.
  • The cardboard was too stiff to fold neatly.
  • The two strangers made stiff conversation while they waited for the lift.
  • She felt stiff and uneasy at the formal dinner, unsure which fork to use.

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What is "stiff" in Korean?
"stiff" in Korean is 딱딱한. stiff means: Rigid; not easily bent or moved.
How do you pronounce 딱딱한?
"stiff" in Korean is 딱딱한, pronounced "ttakttakhan".
How do you use "stiff" in a sentence?
Example: "The new leather boots were so stiff that I could hardly bend my feet." In Korean, "stiff" is 딱딱한.
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