stiff in Polish
stiff in Polish is sztywny, srogi, surowy — stiff means rigid; not easily bent or moved.
stiff in Polish
sztywny
(of an, object) Rigid; hard to bend; inflexible.
srogi
(colloquial) Harsh, severe.
surowy
(colloquial) Harsh, severe.
trup
(slang) A cadaver; a dead person.
What does "stiff" mean?
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adjective Rigid; not easily bent or moved.
"The cardboard was too stiff to fold neatly."
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adjective Formal or awkward in manner; not relaxed.
"He gave a stiff, polite nod and said nothing else."
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adjective Severe or harsh, especially describing a penalty, competition, or drink.
"The court handed down a stiff sentence."
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verb Informal: to fail to pay someone what they're owed, especially a tip or bill.
"The customer stiffed the waiter and left without paying."
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stiff in a sentence
- The cardboard was too stiff to fold neatly.
- My neck feels stiff after sleeping awkwardly.
- He gave a stiff, polite nod and said nothing else.
- The court handed down a stiff sentence.
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What is "stiff" in Polish?
"stiff" in Polish is sztywny, srogi, surowy. stiff means: Rigid; not easily bent or moved.
How do you use "stiff" in a sentence?
Example: "The cardboard was too stiff to fold neatly." In Polish, "stiff" is sztywny, srogi, surowy.
Are there other ways to say "stiff" in Polish?
Yes — Polish has 4 translations listed for "stiff": sztywny, srogi, surowy, trup.
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