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holdup Meaning & Definition

Phonetic codes: HH OW1 L D AH0 P

What Does Holdup Mean?

As a noun, holdup means Alternative form of hold-up.

Holdup in Brief

Part of speechnoun
Synonymsdetention, heist and stickup
Pluralholdups

Holdup Definition (Noun)

  1. Alternative form of hold-up.

Synonyms of Holdup

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Antonyms of Holdup

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Holdup in a Sentence

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Word Forms & Grammar

holdup (plural holdups)

Words That Rhyme With Holdup

Origin of Holdup

Deverbal from hold up.

Quick Answers About Holdup

What part of speech is holdup?

Holdup is a noun.

What is another word for holdup?

Words with a similar meaning to holdup include detention, heist and stickup. See the full list of holdup synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of holdup?

The plural of holdup is holdups.

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