■ adjective
1》 involving or used by people standing up.
2》 (of a comedian) performing by standing in front of an audience and telling jokes.
↘(of comedy) performed in such a way.
3》 (of a fight or argument) involving direct confrontation; loud or violent.
4》 designed to stay upright or erect.
■ noun
1》 a ~ comedian.
↘~ comedy.
2》 a brief monologue by a television news reporter.