stand up
/ˈstænd ʌp/
adjective
- Relating to a type of comedy performed by a comedian standing in front of an audience, typically telling jokes or stories.
- She started her career doing stand-up comedy at small clubs.
- He wrote a stand-up routine about everyday life.
- The festival featured stand-up performances from famous comedians.
- Designed to be used or worn while standing upright.
- The stand-up paddleboard is popular for lake sports.
- We bought a stand-up desk to avoid sitting all day.
- He prefers a stand-up shower rather than a bathtub.
- Honest, brave, and reliable; having strong moral character.
- He's a stand-up guy who always keeps his promises.
- We need a stand-up leader who will fight for the community.
- She did the stand-up thing and returned the lost wallet.
Antonyms
noun
- A comedian who performs stand-up comedy.
- The club hired three stand-ups for the weekend show.
- She is one of the funniest stand-ups in the country.
- A good stand-up knows how to read the audience.
- A short meeting held while standing, often in a workplace, to discuss progress or plans.
- The team has a daily stand-up at 9 AM to share updates.
- During the stand-up, each person reported what they worked on yesterday.
- Our stand-up lasted only ten minutes, but it kept everyone aligned.