Stick-up
Pronunciation: /ˈstɪk- ˈəp/
Stick-up (noun)
- An attack where someone threatens people with a weapon to take money or valuables.
- A situation where someone stops others and demands things by threatening them.
- 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.