Definition

A tough-love command to stop whining and handle your responsibilities like an adult, essentially telling someone to metaphorically grow an extra pair and face reality. It's the rugged individualist's version of 'get your life together,' with added Western frontier machismo.

Example Usage

When Tom said he was too nervous to give the presentation, his boss told him to cowboy up and get on stage.

Source: Urban Dictionary (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=cowboy%20up&defid=11620016)

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