A fork of Rural Dictionary
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Don't be a pussy, brave it, be daring.
"Hey man, finish this bowl."
"No dude, I'm baked as it is."
"Come on pussy, man up."
not being a pussy about something
hey ryan, how about you get off the floor and man up? or i could just hold your purse for you...