English Explanatory Dictionary

have one's back up

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To be angry or defensive.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

have one's back up has one's back up having one's back up had one's back up

Synonyms

get one's dander up get one's Irish up

Related words

put someone's back up raise someone's hackles ruffle some feathers get someone's back up
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