Also means
trim, tight
Usage Note
Straff describes something pulled tight or a body/skin that is firm and without slack. Straffe Haut is firm skin; eine straffe Organisation is a tightly-run organisation — the metaphor extends from physical to abstract.
Examples
"Regelmäßiges Training hält die Haut straff und den Körper fit."
Natural Translation
Regular exercise keeps the skin firm and the body fit.
Literal Translation
Regular training holds the skin taut and the body fit.
Related Words
- abgekämpft battle-worn, exhausted and haggard
- angelaufen tarnished, discoloured
- ansehnlich attractive, presentable, considerable
- anthrazitfarben anthracite-coloured, dark charcoal grey
- auffallend striking, conspicuous, eye-catching
- auffällig conspicuous, striking
- bereift frosted, covered with hoarfrost
- bestäubt dusted, covered with a fine powder
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