Stand-up comedy
noun
a comic monologue performed by one person standing on a stage; also called stand-up
Examples
Stand-up comedy is more political than you can imagine.
Word Origin
1960s
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noun a performer who stands and delivers a comic monologue on a stage; also called stand-up comedian Examples Being a stand-up comic is a fun way to make a living. Word Origin 1966
- Stand up for someone
stand someone up
- Stand up with
Be the principal witness at a wedding, that is, act as best man or maid or matron of honor. For example, Jane asked her sister to stand up with her.
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