noun

stiffy

STIH-fee

Stiffy (noun) means (vulgar, slang) An erection. Example: “The teenager was mortified when he got a stiffy in class.”

noun

(vulgar, slang) An erection.

"The teenager was mortified when he got a stiffy in class."

(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."

(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 notes

In 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.

Word forms

stiffies plural

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Etymology

From "stiff" plus the informal "-y" ending.

Rhymes for stiffy

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Frequently asked questions

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.