Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stick-up
noun
/ˈstɪk ʌp/
Definition
A stick-up is a type of robbery that typically involves the use of threat and intimidation, often using a weapon.
Examples
- The bank was hit by a stick-up last night.
- During the stick-up, no one was harmed, but everyone was terrified.
- He was charged with armed robbery after the stick-up at the convenience store.
Meaning
It refers to the act of robbing someone by threatening them, especially in a face-to-face encounter.
Synonyms
- robbery
- hold-up
- theft
- burglary
