Stick-up

Pronunciation: /ˈstɪk- ˈəp/

Stick-up (noun)

  1. An attack where someone threatens people with a weapon to take money or valuables.
  2. A situation where someone stops others and demands things by threatening them.
  3. A sudden stop or delay caused by an unexpected problem or interruption.

Examples

  • The stick-up happened near the station at night.
  • A stick-up can scare people and damage trust in the area.