stickup

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Noun : 1. A robbery at gunpoint : A criminal act in which a person or group uses a firearm to threaten victims in order to steal money or valuables. Usage The word "stickup" is an informal noun primarily used to describe a specific type of armed robbery. It often implies a direct, confrontational theft where the robber(s) brandish a weapon. Examples Noun : The convenience store was t...