sit-up

/ˈsɪt.ʌp/

sit-up noun: an exercise in which the abdominal muscles are contracted, bringing the torso of a person lying down to a more upright position. The degree of difficulty can be controlled by choosing from partial-range or full-range versions.

Noun

sit-up (plural sit-ups)

An exercise in which the abdominal muscles are contracted, bringing the torso of a person lying down to a more upright position. The degree of difficulty can be controlled by choosing from partial-range or full-range versions.
- Susan's doing sit-ups to strengthen her muscles.

sit-up meaning in Malay

sit-up in Malay

exercise in which the abdominal muscles are contracted: bangkit tubi, bangun tubi

Forms of sit-up

plural	sit-ups
alternative form	situp

Origin of sit-up

Deverbal from sit up.

Questions about sit-up

What does sit-up mean?: Sit-up means an exercise in which the abdominal muscles are contracted, bringing the torso of a person lying down to a more upright position. The degree of difficulty can be controlled by choosing from partial-range or full-range versions.
What is sit-up in Malay?: Sit-up in Malay is bangkit tubi, bangun tubi. See Sit-up meaning in Malay.
What part of speech is sit-up?: Sit-up is a noun.
How do you pronounce sit-up?: Sit-up is pronounced /ˈsɪt.ʌp/ (US).
What is the plural of sit-up?: The plural of sit-up is sit-ups.

Words near sit-up in the dictionary

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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