stickup
3 synonyms for stickup, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An armed robbery.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
holdup
armed robbery
How to use stickup
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
armed stickup
stickup man
Informal, often used in crime reporting or slang.
Etymology
A noun formed from the phrasal verb "stick up," as in the classic command to raise one's hands.
Full origin of stickup →Frequently asked questions
What does “stickup” mean?
The word “stickup” means an armed robbery. In plain terms, a robbery, usually with a weapon, and typically informal in tone.
How do you use “stickup” in a sentence?
Here is “stickup” used in a sentence: “Police are investigating a stickup at the corner store.”
What part of speech is “stickup”?
“Stickup” is a noun.
Related words
stick up
