nut up

English

/nʌt ʌp/

verb
Definitions
  • (intransitive) To show courage and hide one's apprehension.
  • (intransitive) To suffer in silence, without complaint or protest.

Etymology

Compound from English nut (head, insane person) + English up (a higher degree, adverb).

Origin

English

up

Gloss

a higher degree, adverb

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