How to Pronounce "holdup"
word
HOHLD-uhp
HOHLD-uhp
Definition
A 'holdup' is a crime where someone is threatened, usually with a weapon, to steal money or valuables. It can also mean an unexpected delay or something that causes things to stop moving forward.
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOHLD-uhp
UK
HOHLD-uhp
Listen in Context
There was a holdup at the bank yesterday.
Sorry for the holdup—my bus was late.
The traffic holdup made us late for the movie.
The holdup lasted only two minutes, but everyone was terrified.