Etymology

nut up

Today it means: To show courage and hide one's apprehension. Full definition →

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nut up · verb1

From nut + up (influenced by expressions like "man up" or "shut up"; "nut" refers to testicles, symbolically implying being more manly).

nut up · verb2

From nut + up, apparently related to go nuts and do one's nut.

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