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Dictionary definition of “nut up”

nut up

v. to become bold, courageous, or forthright; to sack up, man up. Subjects: ,
Citations: 1999 [Net Prophet (net.prophet@home.com)] Usenet: alt.tv.angel (Nov. 25) “Re: Last night’s ep—Is this Angel or Star Trek?”: Who ripped off who? DId anyone complain? Nut up or shut up. 1999 [fsunut14@aol.com] Usenet: rec.sport.pro-wrestling (Nov. 26) “Re: New here…”: Thats quite awhile to lurk…whyd you decide to nut up now? 2004 Craigslist (Oct. 4) “Warning: This post could piss you off” (in San Francisco): Children: Nut up, get out on the blacktop, and throw that dodgeball back at that little shit harder than he threw it at you. 

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