ALL meanings of stick up for
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S s - intransitivephrasal verb stick up for defend, support 1
- verb with object stick up for to pierce or puncture with something pointed, as a pin, dagger, or spear; stab: to stick one's finger with a needle. 1
- verb with object stick up for to kill by this means: to stick a pig. 1
- verb with object stick up for to thrust (something pointed) in, into, through, etc.: to stick a needle into a pincushion. 1
- verb with object stick up for to fasten in position by thrusting a point or end into something: to stick a peg in a pegboard. 1
- verb with object stick up for to fasten in position by or as if by something thrust through: to stick a painting on the wall. 1
- verb with object stick up for to put on or hold with something pointed; impale: to stick a marshmallow on a fork. 1
- verb with object stick up for to decorate or furnish with things piercing the surface: to stick a cushion full of pins. 1
- verb with object stick up for to furnish or adorn with things attached or set here and there: to stick shelves full of knickknacks. 1
- verb with object stick up for to place upon a stick or pin for exhibit: to stick butterflies. 1
- verb with object stick up for to thrust or poke into a place or position indicated: to stick one's head out of the window. 1
- verb with object stick up for to place or set in a specified position; put: Stick the chair in the corner. 1
- verb with object stick up for to fasten or attach by causing to adhere: to stick a stamp on a letter. 1
- verb with object stick up for to bring to a standstill; render unable to proceed or go back (usually used in the passive): The car was stuck in the mud. 1
- verb with object stick up for Carpentry. to start (a nail). 1
- verb with object stick up for Ceramics. to join (pieces of partially hardened clay) together, using slip as an adhesive. 1
- verb with object stick up for Chiefly British Informal. to tolerate; endure: He couldn't stick the job more than three days. 1
- verb with object stick up for to confuse or puzzle; bewilder; perplex; nonplus: He was stuck by the very first problem on the test. 1
- verb with object stick up for Informal. to impose something disagreeable upon (a person or persons), as a large bill or a difficult task: The committee persistently stuck him with fund collection. 1
- verb with object stick up for Informal. to cheat. 1
- verb with object stick up for Slang: Often Vulgar. to go to hell with: often used imperatively. 1
- verb without object stick up for to have the point piercing or embedded in something: The arrow stuck in the tree. 1
- verb without object stick up for to remain attached by adhesion. 1
- verb without object stick up for to hold, cleave, or cling: The young rider stuck to the back of his terrified horse. 1
- verb without object stick up for to remain persistently or permanently: a fact that sticks in the mind. 1
- verb without object stick up for to remain firm, as in resolution, opinion, statement, or attachment; hold faithfully, as to a promise or bargain. 1
- verb without object stick up for to keep or remain steadily or unremittingly, as to a task, undertaking, or the like: to stick to a job until it is finished. 1
- verb without object stick up for to become fastened, hindered, checked, or stationary by some obstruction: Her zipper stuck halfway up. 1
- verb without object stick up for to be at a standstill, as from difficulties: I'm stuck on this problem. 1
- verb without object stick up for to be embarrassed or puzzled; hesitate or scruple (usually followed by at). 1
- verb without object stick up for to be thrust or placed so as to extend, project, or protrude (usually followed by through, from, out, up, etc.). 1
- noun stick up for a thrust with a pointed instrument; stab. 1
- noun stick up for a stoppage or standstill. 1
- noun stick up for something causing delay or difficulty. 1
- noun stick up for the quality of adhering or of causing things to adhere. 1
- noun stick up for something causing adhesion. 1
- idioms stick up for stick it, Slang: Often Vulgar. shove1 (def 7). 1
- idioms stick up for stick it to (someone), Slang. to take advantage of; treat unfairly. 1
- idioms stick up for stick it out, to endure something patiently to the end or its completion: It was a long, dusty trip but we stuck it out. 1
- idioms stick up for stick it up your / one's ass, Slang: Vulgar. shove1 (def 8). 1
- idioms stick up for stick one's neck out. neck (def 23). 1
- idioms stick up for stick to one's guns. gun1 (def 17). 1
- idioms stick up for stick to the / one's ribs, to be substantial and nourishing, as a hearty meal: Hot cereal sticks to your ribs on those cold winter mornings. 1
- phrasal verb stick up for If you stick up for a person or a principle, you support or defend them forcefully. 0
- noun stick up for to support; uphold; defend 0