stand-up

Meanings

1. Honest; honorable; genuine.
2. Upright; while standing.
3. Performed while standing although normally done while sitting.
4. That allows the batter to advance to a given base (usually second or third) without having to slide.

1. A performance of stand-up comedy; jokes delivered standing on a stage
2. A comedian who performs on stage.
3. A news broadcast delivered by an announcer who is filmed standing near the scene of the event.
4. A short meeting throughout which participants remain standing (to encourage brevity).
5. A free-standing photographic print or promotional item; a standee.

Etymology

Deverbal from stand up.

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