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stiff–necked
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stiff–necked
(adjective)
stiff–necked
/
ˈ
stɪf
ˈ
nɛkt/
adjective
stiff–necked
/
ˈ
stɪf
ˈ
nɛkt/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of STIFF–NECKED
[
more stiff–necked; most stiff–necked
]
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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