noun
stiffy
STIH-fee
Stiffy (noun) means (vulgar, slang) An erection. Example: “The teenager was mortified when he got a stiffy in class.”
noun
1
(vulgar, slang) An erection.
"The teenager was mortified when he got a stiffy in class."
2
(dated, slang) A floppy disk, especially one housed in a rigid plastic case.
"She still had a drawer full of old stiffies from her first computer."
3
(Australian slang) An overly proper or straitlaced person.
"Don't be such a stiffy, come and have some fun."
How to use stiffy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSlang word with several unrelated meanings — an erection, an old-style floppy disk, or (in Australian English) an uptight person.
When to use it
Vulgar slang in its main sense — avoid in formal or professional writing.
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Word forms
- Plural
- stiffies
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Etymology
From "stiff" plus the informal "-y" ending.
Rhymes for stiffy
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What does “stiffy” mean?
The word “stiffy” means (vulgar, slang) An erection. In plain terms, slang word with several unrelated meanings — an erection, an old-style floppy disk, or (in Australian English) an uptight person.
How do you pronounce “stiffy”?
“Stiffy” is pronounced STIH-fee (/ˈstɪfi/ in IPA).
How do you use “stiffy” in a sentence?
Here is “stiffy” used in a sentence: “The teenager was mortified when he got a stiffy in class.”
What part of speech is “stiffy”?
“Stiffy” is a noun.
How many meanings does “stiffy” have?
“Stiffy” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: (vulgar, slang) An erection.
