stiff

“A tight little craft,” was Austin’s invariable comment on the matron;[…]. ¶ Near her wandered her husband, orientally bland, invariably affable, and from time to time squinting sideways, as usual, in the ever-renewed expectation that he might catch a glimpse of his stiff, retroussé moustache.

He was eventually caught, and given a stiff fine.

My legs are stiff after climbing that hill yesterday.

a stiff drink

Adding too much peanut butter to your Peanut Sauce recipe may cause your sauce to turn out too stiff.

beat the egg whites until they are stiff

I go all out, go for the long ball, the stiff shots to the pin, aim for the back of the cup.