stocksteif

stiff as a board, very formal/uptight

English translations

  1. 01

    stiff

  2. 02

    stock-still

  3. 03

    rigid

Word details

German meaning
Extrem steif oder unbeweglich.
English meaning
Stiff as a board
Synonym
unbeweglich
German example
Nach dem langen Flug war er stocksteif.
English example
After the long flight, he was stiff as a board.

Example sentences with “stocksteif”

  1. Er stand stocksteif da. (He stood stiff as a board.)

Frequently asked questions

Is it common?

Yes, it is a very descriptive adjective.