stickup

• Sustantivo que designa un robo o asalto, generalmente cometido bajo amenaza de arma o violencia, como en un atraco a mano armada.

A noun referring to a robbery, typically one committed at gunpoint or with the threat of violence.

1. Robbery at gunpointB2informalamerican

   A robbery or theft committed using a gun or other weapon to threaten the victim.

   Asalto a mano armada

   • The bank was hit in a stickup yesterday afternoon.
   • He was arrested for his involvement in a convenience store stickup.
   • The police are investigating a stickup that occurred downtown.

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