stiff-arm

¹stiff–arm

verb \ˈstif-ˌärm\

Definition of STIFF-ARM

intransitive verb

: straight-arm

transitive verb

1

: straight-arm

2

: to treat with disdain or neglect : slight, snub

First Known Use of STIFF-ARM

1909

Related to STIFF-ARM

Synonyms: cold-shoulder, cut, high-hat, slight, stiff, stiff-arm

Related Words: isolate, ostracize; brush (aside or off), disdain, rebuff, reject, repel, repulse, scorn, spurn; disregard, forget, neglect, overlook, overpass, pass over, shrug off

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