1 a : done by a performer who is standing alone on a stage
▪ stand-up comedy ▪ a stand-up act/routine
b : performing stand-up comedy
▪ a stand-up comedian/comic 2 : done in or requiring a standing position
▪ a stand-up lunch/bar 3 : designed to stand upright
▪ a stand-up collar 4 US, informal : able to be trusted and respected : very good, loyal, etc.
▪ His friends say he's a real stand-up (kind of) guy. 5 Brit : involving very angry or violent behavior
▪ a stand-up fight/argument — see also stand up at 1stand
▪ stand-up comedy ▪ a stand-up act/routine
b : performing stand-up comedy
▪ a stand-up comedian/comic
▪ a stand-up lunch/bar
▪ a stand-up collar
▪ His friends say he's a real stand-up (kind of) guy.
▪ a stand-up fight/argument — see also stand up at 1stand





