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stiffânecked
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stiffânecked
(adjective)
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adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of STIFFâNECKED
[
more stiffânecked; most stiffânecked
]
disapproving
:
very proud and formal
a
stiff-necked
military man
stiff-necked
arrogance
She's too
stiff-necked
to ask for help.
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