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Uncommonstay up
The correct spelling is stay up.
How to pronounce stay up
verb
Say it like: Staee- up
The correct spelling is stay up. To remain in a raised or upright position. For example: "These trousers are too big around the waist. They won't stay up."
Usage Examples
“These trousers are too big around the waist. They won't stay up.”
“My plane leaves at 6:00 in the morning, so I plan to stay up until then and sleep on the plane.”
“He told his lover he has a problem staying up.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To remain in a raised or upright position.
- 2.To remain awake, to not go to bed.
- 3.To maintain an erection.
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