standup

noun

Meaning

A form of comedy where a performer tells jokes and stories directly to a live audience.

Examples

She has been doing standup at local clubs for over five years.
His standup routine focuses on the absurdities of modern office life.

Synonyms: comedy, humor, stand-up comedy, routine

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standup

noun

Pronunciation: ˈstændʌp

Definition

A form of comedy where a performer tells jokes and stories directly to a live audience.

Examples

She has been doing standup at local clubs for over five years.
His standup routine focuses on the absurdities of modern office life.
Many famous actors got their start performing standup in small venues.

Synonyms of standup

Words with a similar meaning to standup:

comedy
humor
stand-up comedy
routine

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