stiff
adjective
rigid or firm; difficult or impossible to bend or flex.
stiffing
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present participleof stiff.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Any reform plan from a committee would still require lawmakers to cast a difficult vote exposing them to charges of overtaxing working Americans or stiffing retirees.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
“Under Musk’s control, Twitter has become a scofflaw, stiffing employees, landlords, vendors, and others,” says the lawsuit, filed in federal court in the Northern District of California.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 4, 2024
It also happened to be a gift to anyone stiffing Uncle Sam.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 11, 2022
He is at once a social activist, a philanthropist and an executive keenly focused on serving shareholders while stiffing the government.
From New York Times ● Jan. 13, 2022
“If you’re not getting commissions, Becker’s stiffing you.”
From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
