English Explanatory Dictionary

gut up

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To show courage and hide one's apprehension.

Pronunciation

/ɡʌt ˈʌp/

Word forms

gut up guts up gutting up gutted up

Etymology

From gut + up, influenced by expressions like man up and shut up. Compare guts (“courage”).

Synonyms

man up endure put up with take lying down

Related words

shut up
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