You’re listening to Lingo Phoenix’s word of the day for April 15.

Today’s word is stiff, spelled s-t-i-f-f.

stiff /stɪf/ verb informal

Merriam-Webster: to refuse to pay or tip

stiffed the waiter

She stiffed the cab driver.

I can’t believe that couple stiffed me!

Trump, however, had a nasty tendency to stiff his business partners and associates.

— New York Times, "The Money Behind Trump’s Money," 4 Feb. 2020

With your word of the day, I’m Mohammad Golpayegani.

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