Essentially another term for self-endowment of strength and moral, or to another. Essentially another term for a similar phrase like, "toughen up", or "stop your belly-aching and fight!", etc etc.
"I'm sure this is a word made by southerners. I'm not southern, but I like the definition of what it means. Reminds me of me. ^_^ "
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by Dave February 22, 2004
(an insult used between men): to metaphorically " grown an extra pair of balls" and assume your responsibilities like a grown
Not very bright teenage son: dad I got my girlfriend pregnant. What do I do?
Father: all you have to do is cowboy up son, and btw, I am busy ( closes the study door in son's face)
Father: all you have to do is cowboy up son, and btw, I am busy ( closes the study door in son's face)
by Sexydimma May 31, 2016
The original meaning of "Cowboy Up" was to inform the next bullrider or bucking bronco rider at a rodeo to get ready to ride or "cowboy up". Now it means to stop being a pussy liberal snowflake with your safe spaces and whiny bullshit, grow up and be a man for once in your pathetic life.
Liberal snowflake type: Oh no! Trump won the election! I need to find a safe space to calm down and stop crying.
Real man type: No you need to stop being a pussy and cowboy up!
Real man type: No you need to stop being a pussy and cowboy up!
by NOMmnom March 08, 2017
by steve k... May 25, 2007
( an insult used between men only: to metaphorically 'grow an extra pair of balls' ans take ones responsibilities like a grown man
Incompetent teen son: dad I got my girlfriend pregnant. What do I do?
Father: cowboy up and be a dad. And btw, I am busy ( slams door in son's face)
Father: cowboy up and be a dad. And btw, I am busy ( slams door in son's face)
by Sexydimma May 28, 2017
( an insult used between men only): to metaphorically speaking ' grow an extra pair of balls' and take one's responsibility like a grown man
Teenage son: dad I got my girlfriend pregnant, what do I do?
Father: cowboy up Peter. And by the way I am busy ( slams door in son's face)
Father: cowboy up Peter. And by the way I am busy ( slams door in son's face)
by Sexydimma May 27, 2017
Bruce Lee: Cowboy up motherfucker!
Jose Contreras: I'm halfway to Heavington, but get me a Jim
Bruce Lee: No, get it yourself
Jose Contreras: I'm halfway to Heavington, but get me a Jim
Bruce Lee: No, get it yourself
by benny b from the bronx August 17, 2007