holdup meaning
UK US /ˈhoʊldʌp/ 2 syllables
holdup (noun): robbery at gunpoint.
holdup has 2 meanings in this dictionary.
holdup as a noun
- robbery at gunpoint
Synonyms: armed robbery, heist, stickup
Type of: robbery
Related forms: hold up
- the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time
Synonyms: delay
Type of: inactivity
Kinds: break, demurrage, forbearance, postponement, procrastination, slowdown, dalliance, filibuster, tarriance
Related forms: hold up
How to pronounce holdup
holdup is pronounced /ˈhoʊldʌp/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Scrabble score: 12 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with HO · words ending in UP · 6-letter words
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