an armed robbery in which a gun is used to threaten people
A man with a gun tried to stick up my mother when I was a child.
by Ayberk Sak April 29, 2007
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it's a slang expression referring to larceny by threat of violence = robbery.
He was arrested on a charge of a stick-up.
Put ya hands up - it's a stick-up! (U-God - 'Stick-up')
by MisterTical August 30, 2006
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To pick up your controller to play some video games.

Originated from high teenagers in the south Seattle area.

"Sticks" is short for joysticks, i.e. video game controller.
Stoned Kid: "I am blazed! oh man, pick up your sticks! We are about to play some SMASH BROS.!

Fried kid: "OH MAN! THIS IS GUNNA BE TIGHT! I gotta go get my sticks!"
by Dr. P. Boner June 13, 2008
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One who stands around corners, blocks, and alleyways waiting to rob someone.
Man i was on Union street last night and them stick up kids was out.
by N0t0ri0us Hustla September 17, 2004
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Arrive to a location with a firearm equipped with and extended magazine
Call James and tell him to Pull up with a stick, so we can straighten up these motherfuckers
by DumbFaded44 April 14, 2020
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