noun a holdup or robbery at gunpoint
verb to rob or hold up someone or something at gunpoint
In the field of criminal justice, 'stick up' refers to a type of robbery where a person is threatened with a weapon to hand over their money or valuables.
In street culture, 'stick up' can refer to asserting dominance or power over others through intimidation or force.
In informal speech, 'stick up' can also mean to stand up straight or to adhere to a plan or decision.
In the context of a writer, 'stick up' may refer to a scene in a story where a character is held up at gunpoint or robbed.
In the context of a psychologist, 'stick up' may refer to a patient experiencing a traumatic event such as a robbery or assault.