standup
/ˈstændˌʌp/
noun
- A comedian who performs standup comedy.
- She is one of the funniest standups in the country.
- Many standups start their careers at open mic nights.
- The standup told jokes about his family.
- A short meeting or event where people stand rather than sit.
- The morning standup helps the team stay on track.
- We had a quick standup to discuss the project.
- A standup is more efficient than a long meeting.
adjective
- Relating to a type of comedy performed by a single person speaking directly to the audience, often with a microphone.
- The club hosts standup performances every Friday.
- He is known for his standup routines about everyday life.
- She went to a standup comedy show last night.
- Designed to be used or done while standing, or involving standing.
- The office installed standup desks to improve posture.
- A standup buffet is faster than a sit-down dinner.
- We had a standup meeting because the conference room was booked.
- Honest, brave, and morally upright; reliable.
- She is a standup citizen who always helps her neighbors.
- The coach praised the team for their standup behavior.
- He did the standup thing and returned the lost wallet.
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