What is Man-up?
1.
originally used in context to video games in which, if a player's character was on the verge of death, one would shout to the player to "man-up." has elvoved into meaning "stop being a big wussy baby."
Dude, stop crying and man-up! (or)
Tony: Dude, can we take a break from the Wii? My hands are cramping?
Ralph: Man-up, wuss!
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2.
v. To act in accordance with established masculine roles in a given situation, implying courage and responsibility. Usually used in the imperative, the term is a favorite of police who want suspects to incriminate themselves. Ironically, advice to 'man-up' is usually followed by a promise that it is the least painful alternative.
You signed for a package full of weed, now you need to man-up, and admit that you knew what was in it. It'll go easier for you with the judge.
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