32+ Words that rhyme with holdup
Holdup is a 2-syllable word with 32 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are backup, buttercup, cup.
Definition of holdup
- noun
- robbery at gunpoint
- the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time
2 syllables
3 syllables
What do these rhymes mean?
- backup
- an accumulation caused by clogging or a stoppage; "a traffic backup on the main street
- buttercup
- any of various plants of the genus Ranunculus
- cup
- a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle; "he put the cup back in the saucer
- eyecup
- a small vessel with a rim curved to fit the orbit of the eye
- hiccough
- (usually plural) the state of having reflex spasms of the diaphragm accompanied by a rapid closure of the glottis
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "holdup" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like backup, buttercup, cup create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "holdup" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.