man-up

to build up enough courage (usually for men) to face adversity and responsibility

When someone man-up its shows maturity and increases respect from society.

by Gerard Irick April 16, 2010

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originally used in context to video games in which, if a player's character was on the verge of death, one would shout to the player to "man-up." has elvoved into meaning "stop being a big wussy baby."

Dude, stop crying and man-up! (or)

Tony: Dude, can we take a break from the Wii? My hands are cramping?
Ralph: Man-up, wuss!

by SUPER-AWESOME-MAGIC November 30, 2006

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v. To act in accordance with established masculine roles in a given situation, implying courage and responsibility. Usually used in the imperative, the term is a favorite of police who want suspects to incriminate themselves. Ironically, advice to 'man-up' is usually followed by a promise that it is the least painful alternative.

You signed for a package full of weed, now you need to man-up, and admit that you knew what was in it. It'll go easier for you with the judge.

by tom ballard, esquire March 03, 2009

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adv; mans up, manning up, manned up.

1.To man up: Its time for you to man up for your baby girl.

2.To be manning up: he manned up once he saw the one.

3.To have manned up: he manned up for his son in the past.

1.Did he man-up, or fess-up to his moma!?

2.Today I might be manning-up, for class.
3.Get up to my level of happiness, before you leave.

by RB. 865. January 26, 2014

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adv; mans up, manning up, manned up.

1.To man up: Its time for you to man up for your baby girl.
2.To be manning up: he manned up once he saw the one.

3.To have manned up: he manned up for his son in the past.

1.Did he man-up, or fess-up to his moma!?
2.Today I might be manning-up, for class.

3.Get up to my level of happiness, before you leave.

by RB. 865 January 22, 2014

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