be stiff

Frequency: 8.5150.2 per million words

Used to describe a state of being rigid or having sore muscles.

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Examples (10)

  • After the long hike, my legs are really stiff.
  • The old wooden door was stiff and difficult to open.
  • His initial reaction was quite stiff and formal.
  • If you don't stretch, your neck will be stiff tomorrow.
  • The clothes have been stiff since they dried in the cold air.
  • My back is very stiff today after sleeping awkwardly.
  • The atmosphere at the meeting was noticeably stiff until the ice was broken.
  • This old gear lever can be quite stiff in the morning.
  • After hours of writing, my fingers are often stiff and tired.
  • The canvas is stiff with paint, making it hard to roll up.