# stiffing

Pronunciation: say "STIF-ing" /ˈstɪfɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of stiff. — present participle and gerund of stiff
   - Simple: Present participle and gerund of stiff. Use this -ing form for cheating someone out of money owed, especially by not paying.
   - _The customer was stiffing the staff again, walking out without paying the full check._
   - _Stiffing contractors on the final invoice can land a company in court._

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