holdup

noun /'hoʊld,əp/

Definition
the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time
Example
Here is an example sentence using 'holdup': She showed great holdup during the competition.
Etymology
No etymology available.

Quick Facts

Palindrome
No
Compound Word
No
Proper Noun
No
Rare
No
Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
2
Consonants
4
Length
6

Word Statistics

Length
6
Syllables
2
Scrabble Score
Frequency

Word Characteristics