working stiff

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An ordinary person who works in a non-management position, especially one who works for wages rather than a salary.

Pronunciation

/ˌwɜːkɪŋ ˈstɪf/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-working stiff.wav /ˌwɝkɪŋ ˈstɪf/

Word forms

working stiff working stiffs

Etymology

From working + stiff (“average person, usually male, of no particular distinction, skill, or education”).

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