1. a robbery, especially one committed at gunpoint; a holdup
The bank experienced a stick-up yesterday afternoon.
O banco sofreu um assalto à mão armada ontem à tarde.
2. an act of robbing someone or a place with a weapon
Three men were arrested for planning a stick-up at the convenience store.
Três homens foram presos por planejarem um roubo à mão armada na loja de conveniência.