Rooster up

A male standing his ground when needed. Display of dominance, not willing to back down.

He rooster up and demanded the thieves leave as they tried to hide in shadows.

by Xmnh May 24, 2022

rooster up

Polite derivative of cock up, also serving to portray the usually important figures in question as bardyard animals.

The election was a complete rooster up.

by zmp February 10, 2005