Definition and meaning of English word "standup"
standup
/ˈstændʌp/
Meaning
NounA form of comedy in which a comedian performs live in front of an audience, usually speaking directly to them and delivering a scripted or improvised series of jokes and stories.
How to use
The term 'standup' is often used interchangeably with 'stand-up', referring to a comedic performance where a person delivers jokes and humorous anecdotes while standing on stage. A common learner mistake is to write 'standup' as one word in contexts where 'stand-up' is more conventionally used as an adjective or adverb, such as 'stand-up comedian' or 'stand-up meeting'.
🇬🇧 English
standup
Example
Sometimes the club has music, sometimes stand-up.
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Common phrases
- standup comedy— standup comedy
- standup show— standup show
- standup performer— standup performer
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What does the English word "standup" mean?▼
The English word "standup" means "standup" in English.
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