gut up en · VERB
Pronunciation
- /ɡʌt ˈʌp/
Etymology
From gut + up, influenced by expressions like man up and shut up. Compare guts (“courage”).
Meanings
- (imperative, intransitive, slang) To show courage and hide one's apprehension.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| gutting up | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| gutted up | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| gutted up | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| guts up | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic |