Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

antiholdup

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: an-ti-holdup
IPA

16

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

3

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Serving as a deterrent against gunpoint robbery.

Example Sentences

"German bank officials in Darmstadt are transferring money in a new antiholdup bank van that carries a vat of dye in the top."

Etymology

From anti- + hold-up.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: anti

Questions

What does antiholdup mean?: Serving as a deterrent against gunpoint robbery.
Where does antiholdup come from?: From anti- + hold-up.

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