Word: STIFFS
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Definition of STIFFS
- An average person, usually male, of no particular distinction, skill, or education, often a working stiff or lucky stiff.
"A Working Stiff's Manifesto: A Memoir of Thirty Jobs I Quit, Nine That Fired Me, and Three I Can't Remember was published in 2003."
- A person who is deceived, as a mark or pigeon in a swindle.
"She convinced the stiff to go to her hotel room, where her henchman was waiting to rob him."
- A cadaver; a dead person.
- To fail to pay that which one owes (implicitly or explicitly) to another, especially by departing hastily.
"Realizing he had forgotten his wallet, he stiffed the taxi driver when the cab stopped for a red light."
- To cheat someone
- To tip ungenerously
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "stiffs" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "stiffs", surprising the rest of the board members."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
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Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is STIFFS a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is STIFFS worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in STIFFS? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing STIFFS:
- # the stiffs effect
- # master of stiffs
- # playing with stiffs
- # in terms of stiffs
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