stand-up

Universal Words adjective [onlybeforenoun] 1 stand-up COMEDY consists of one person standing in front of an audience and telling jokes: a stand-up act * a stand-up comedian 2 (especially BrE) a stand-up argument, fight, etc. is one in which people shout loudly at each other or are violent towards each other 3 worn, used, etc. in an upright position: a stand-up collar * The stand-up edging prevents soil from falling on the path.