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stiffer

Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for stiffer.

Editorial note

I guess the competition is going to get a lot stiffer now that its out of alpha.

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Quick take

(slang, vulgar) An erection of the penis.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of stiffer gathered in one view.

noun

(slang, vulgar) An erection of the penis.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for stiffer.

noun

(slang, vulgar) An erection of the penis.

Example sentences

1

I guess the competition is going to get a lot stiffer now that its out of alpha.

2

A full cable is going to be thicker and stiffer than one that just has enough to support charging.

3

Using a heavier slide and stiffer spring is one option, but it becomes unattractive with anything but low-powered cartridges.

4

Unfortunately, it's a bit hit or miss as any particular keyboard might be stiffer than one in another batch.

5

You can't assume you can just swap out parts for lighter/stronger/stiffer parts and still have everything work.

6

Fines are mandatory: you have to pay them or you face stiffer fines, and even jail.

7

There's much left to do to bootstrap to stronger stiffer systems that are easier to design.

8

The user experience of a thin, supple charging cable is going to be different from a ticker, stiffer, superspeed+ cable.

9

Doing so, made them permanently in the range of 20-30% stiffer than the original material.

10

Contours, however every Crown Victoria I've driven was a sport or police model with stiffer suspension than normal.

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Likewise, trans people arrested for crimes often receive stiffer sentences than non-trans folks, and may experience discrimination and humiliation in the prison system.

12

I also think unions would cause my workplace to become 'stiffer' and less pleasant to work for.

Quote examples

1

You can change arrow stiffness (spine), point weight (heavier gives a "softer" arrow, lighter gives a "stiffer" arrow), plunger offset and plunger spring stiffness.

2

There are a lot of comments along the lines of "why are the fines so low" or "why is nobody doing jail time?" And the answer to both those questions is: stiffer punishment would require stronger proof.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use stiffer in a sentence?

I guess the competition is going to get a lot stiffer now that its out of alpha.

What does stiffer mean?

(slang, vulgar) An erection of the penis.

What part of speech is stiffer?

stiffer is commonly used as noun.