Stiffing: meaning, definitions and examples

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stiffing

 

[ หˆstษชfษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

not paying

Stiffing is an informal term that refers to the act of not paying someone for their services or failing to tip when one is expected to do so. This behavior can often be perceived as disrespectful or unethical, especially in social or service-oriented contexts. It can apply to various situations, such as dining at a restaurant or hiring a contractor. The act of stiffing can lead to negative consequences for both parties, including strained relationships and potential legal repercussions.

Synonyms

cheat, moor, snub.

Examples of usage

  • He stiffed the waiter after a terrible service.
  • Don't stiff your friends when they help you move.
  • It's rude to stiff your barber after a good haircut.

Translations

Translations of the word "stiffing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น rigidez

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เค เฅ‹เคฐเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Steifigkeit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kekakuan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะถะพั€ัั‚ะบั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sztywnoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็กฌใ•

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rigiditรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rigidez

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sertlik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒฝ์ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตู„ุงุจุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tvrdost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ stuhnutosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅƒต็กฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ togost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stรญfni

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั‚ั‚ั‹ะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒงแƒ˜แƒคแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sฤฑxlฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rigidez

Etymology

The term 'stiff' in this context originates from the 19th century, likely deriving from the slang use of the word meaning 'to cheat or deceive.' The verb 'to stiff' became popular in American English, particularly in relation to the failure of a customer to give a gratuity to a service provider. Over time, it broadened out to encompass various scenarios where someone defaults on a payment or obligation, thereby embodying a sense of betrayal or neglect. As such, 'stiffing' captures both the act of not fulfilling a social contract and the implications of dishonesty involved in that action.