# stiffer

/ˈstɪfɝ/ (US) · /stˈɪfɐ/ (UK) · CEFR C2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/stiffer
Updated: 2026-05-25

## Definition

a very rude and offensive word for a penis. It is extremely vulgar and should only be used in very informal or adult contexts.

For teachers: a vulgar and offensive euphemism for the penis. Highly informal and restricted to adult or crude speech.

## Examples

- He made a crude joke about his stiffer.
- The comedian used the word stiffer in a stand-up set to shock the audience, though it was considered highly inappropriate for a family event.
- While the term stiffer is occasionally used in specific subcultures as a crude identifier, its use in professional or public discourse is universally condemned as a violation of social decorum.

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