stickup

[US]/ˈstɪkʌp/
[UK]/ˈstɪkʌp/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.robbery, especially one involving a weapon; robber; collar that stands up
adj.protruding; standing upright; sticky
Word Forms
Pluralstickups

Phrases & Collocations

stickup artist

stickup job

stickup crew

stickup attempt

stickup man

stickup call

stickup plan

stickup threat

stickup note

stickup victim

Example Sentences

during the stickup, the robbers demanded money from everyone in the store.

the police are investigating a recent stickup that occurred downtown.

she was terrified during the stickup and didn't know how to react.

witnesses reported seeing two masked men during the stickup.

the stickup was over in just a few minutes, but it felt like an eternity.

after the stickup, the store owner decided to install security cameras.

the stickup left the customers shaken and fearful of returning.

he managed to escape the stickup without any injuries.

the detective was assigned to solve the stickup case.

they discussed the details of the stickup at the police station.

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