Meaning of working stiff | Babel Free
ˌwɜːkɪŋ ˈstɪfDefinitions
An ordinary person who works in a non-management position, especially one who works for wages rather than a salary.
Examples
“Now he spends his time off from work⟳ hanging out with his diminutive best friend Vanellope (Sarah Silverman), the casual-dress princess hero of racing game Sugar Rush⟳. Ralph enjoys life as a working stiff, though Vanellope is growing bored with her racing-world domination.”
“The balance sheets of the middle class have⟳ improved as well. Good. But if working stiffs have⟳ come⟳ out OK, the richest have⟳ consolidated their gains.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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