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stand-up

3 ENTRIES FOUND:

1stand–up

adj \ˈstand-ˌəp\

Definition of STAND-UP

1
a : erect, upright b : stiffened to stay upright without folding over <a stand–up collar>
2
: performed in, performing in, or requiring a standing position <a stand–up bar>; especially : of, relating to, performing, or being a monologue of jokes, gags, or satirical comments delivered usually while standing alone on a stage or in front of a camera <stand–up comedy> <a stand–up comedian>
3
: marked by a high degree of personal integrity or loyalty <a stand–up guy>

First Known Use of STAND-UP

1812

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