stiffish

Meanings

• adjective

  Having or showing a lack of flexibility or ease in movement; rigid.

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Variants

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stiff , stiffer , stiffest , stiffish , stiffly , stiffness , stiffnesses

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'stiff with drink'. Derived from the Old English word 'stifian' meaning 'to make stiff'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'stiffish' was once used to describe a type of dance in the 18th century.

2. In the game of golf, a stiffish shot is one that is hit with a lot of force.

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Related Concepts

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1. stiffness: A state of being rigid or inflexible.

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Culture

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In literature, 'stiffish' has been used to describe characters or situations that are unyielding or inflexible. In art, it can refer to the use of rigid forms or poses.

How to Memorize "stiffish"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize an object or person that is stiff and unyielding.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'stiffish' with the feeling of rigidity or inflexibility.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'stiffish' means 'stiff' or 'rigid'.

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