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Definition of working stiff

working stiff

  • a guy who has to work for a living; not someone who has an easy and/or well-paid job.

    Last edited on Feb 16 2006. Submitted by Werner C. from Brooklyn, New York, NY, USA on Feb 16 2006.

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Other terms relating to 'work':

Definitions include: menial work.
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