adjective , noun
■ adjective [ only before noun ]
1.
stand-up comedy consists of one person standing in front of an audience and telling jokes
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 a vertical position :
a stand-up collar
■ noun
1.
[ U ] stand-up comedy :
When did you start doing stand-up?
2.
[ C ] a person who performs stand-up comedy :
She started out as a stand-up.