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stand-up

stand-up

19 4.3
A desk or counter you use while standing rather than sitting
  • adjective
  • /ˈstændˌʌp/
translation icon : de pie
  • Lisa eats standing up at the stove while Joe walks the baby in their modern kitchen.
  • stand-up comedy
  • stand-up comic
  • stand-up comedian

Examples

  • So I could put in still happy with my stand up desk for example.

  • The show was half sitcom, half stand-up, an odd little hybrid.

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  • "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Club" portrays a little-known side of stand-up comedy.

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  • Many comedians of all stripes cite his HBO stand-up special.

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  • With his self-deprecating humor and knack for stand-up comedy, Fr. Martin entertained the crowd for 90 minutes.

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  • This bar has a stand-up design that allows people to drink while on their feet.

  • I find that using a stand-up desk helps me stay more energetic during my workday.

  • The new café features several stand-up tables for customers who prefer quick visits.

Synonyms

standing
vsstand-up
1.0

Upright on the feet rather than sitting or lying

is made for use while upright focusing on intended use not just position

Antonyms

sitting
27 1.0

A period of time when someone sits still

Surface Forms

stand-up positive

Morphology

stand-up = stand (transparent) = up + stand

The components 'stand' and 'up' clearly convey the meaning of being in an upright position. [Postprocessing: moved 'up' from base_words to prefix]

Etymology

Stand-up comes from the simple words stand and up, meaning 'to stand up' or be vertical. So a stand-up desk or bar is designed for people to use while standing, not sitting.