stick up

US /stɪk ˈʌp/
UK /stɪk ˈʌp/
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1.

to rob someone or a place, often using a weapon

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The masked man tried to stick up the bank.
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He was stuck up at gunpoint on the street.
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robhold upmugraidburglarize
2.

to be conceited or arrogant

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She tends to stick up her nose at anyone who isn't rich.
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Don't stick up your nose at honest work.
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arrogantconceitedhaughtysnobbishstuck-up
3.

to protrude or extend upwards

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His hair tends to stick up in the back.
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There's a loose nail sticking up from the floorboard.
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protrudeprojectjut outstand up
1.

conceited or arrogant

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She's so stuck up, she barely talks to anyone outside her social circle.
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I don't like his stuck-up attitude.
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arrogantconceitedhaughtysnobbishpompous
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