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Rareholdups
The correct spelling is holdups.
How to pronounce holdups
noun
Say it like: Hol-dup-s
The correct spelling is holdups. A delay or wait. For example: "What is the hold-up?"
Usage Examples
“What is the hold-up?”
“This is a hold-up! Give us all your money.”
Definition
noun
- 1.A delay or wait.
- 2.A robbery at gunpoint.
- 3.The holding back of a card that could win a trick in order to use it later.
- 4.(in the plural) Women's stockings designed to be worn without suspenders.
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