gut up

English

/ɡʌt ˈʌp/

verb
Definitions
  • (intransitive) To show courage and hide one's apprehension.

Etymology

Compound from English gut (intestines of an animal used to make strings, belly) + English up (a higher degree, adverb).

Origin

English

up

Gloss

a higher degree, adverb

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