The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 plus 2 letter word STAND UP
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What does STAND UP mean?
STAND UP noun- A performance of stand-up comedy; jokes delivered standing on a stage
- A comedian who performs on stage.
- A short meeting performed while standing up.
- A free-standing photographic print or promotional item; a standee.
- Honest; honorable.
- Upright; while standing.
- Performed while standing although normally done while sitting.
- (of a hit) That allows the batter to advance to a given base (usually second or third) without having to slide.