grow a set

Insult used to describe a male who is acting in a weak, vacillating or timid manner.

Meant to imply that in order to gain courage the person named needs to develop a "set" of testicles. See get a pair.

David"I'd like to ask Jane out, but . . "
Chris"Oh, grow a set and ask her, will you?"

by D F Stuckey March 01, 2004

grow a set

This is a derogatory phrase intended to imply that a male (occasionally female) has no testicles and, therefore, lacks the courage to engage in a task or feat.

Steve backed out of our skydiving trip so I told him to grow a set and do it.

by b-funkadelic March 02, 2004

grow a set

to grow a pair of balls, implying that one is rather wimpish

come on Timmy grow a set!

by Phil MiCock March 02, 2004

grow a set

Stop acting cowardly. Ie, get some nuts.

Dude, stop acting like a pussy and grow a set!

by Erik March 03, 2004

grow a set

a way of telling someone to be brave; relates to testicular fortitude.

"I'm too scared to <enter fear-inducing act here>..."

"Awww, just grow a set and do it, you weenie!"

by hemisphere_shuffler March 02, 2004

grow a set

A request for someone to grow a set of testicles, to stiffen up their spine, to get tough, to stand up for themselves, etc.

Your GF will not let you come over for a beer?!?! Dude, grow a set!

by bob March 04, 2004

grow a set

At term used derogatively to another person. Usually means that this person has no testicles/courage.

Man that girl is hot.
Ask her out.
She is so out of my league.
Dude you need to grow a set.

by Gumboy March 02, 2004