What is Grow A Set?
1.
This is a derogatory phrase intended to imply that a male (occasionally female) has no testicles and, therefore, lacks the courage to engage in a task or feat.
Steve backed out of our skydiving trip so I told him to grow a set and do it.
2.
Insult used to describe a male who is acting in a weak, vacillating or timid manner.
Meant to imply that in order to gain courage the person named needs to develop a "set" of testicles. See
David"I'd like to ask Jane out, but . . "
Chris"Oh, grow a set and ask her, will you?"
3.
to grow a pair of balls, implying that one is rather wimpish
come on Timmy grow a set!
4.
Stop acting cowardly. Ie, get some nuts.
Dude, stop acting like a pussy and grow a set!
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5.
a way of telling someone to be brave; relates to testicular fortitude.
"I'm too scared to <enter fear-inducing act here>..."
"Awww, just grow a set and do it, you weenie!"
6.
A request for someone to grow a set of testicles, to stiffen up their spine, to get tough, to stand up for themselves, etc.
Your GF will not let you come over for a beer?!?! Dude, grow a set!
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7.
At term used derogatively to another person. Usually means that this person has no
Man that girl is hot.
Ask her out.
She is so out of my league.
Dude you need to grow a set.
