stick up
The term "stick up" can refer to both criminal activities and acts of support or defense, depending on the context.
Definition
B2Crime
(informal, slang)To rob someone using the threat of violence, usually with a weapon.
Example
- The robber decided to stick up the convenience store late at night.
- He was arrested for attempting to stick up a gas station.
B2Social Interaction
(informal)To support or defend someone or something, especially when they are being criticized.
Example
- She always sticks up for her friends when they are in trouble.
- It's important to stick up for your beliefs.
B2Physical Description
To project or extend upward or outward.
Example
- His hair sticks up in all directions when he wakes up.
- The tower sticks up above the surrounding buildings.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "stick up":
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