What Does Cowboy Up Mean?

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When someone thinks a person is whining too much, they may tell them to "cowboy up" (act like a cowboy). The term comes from cowboys being generally very tough, whether putting up with long trips in the saddle, poor weather, bad food, or minimal pay.

You may see the phrase online and in text messages or hear people use it in person, as well. For example, if you complain about a twisted ankle in the middle of a football game, your teammate may say, "Cowboy up and get back out there!" Or, you might message your brother, "cowboy up and come to t-giving dinner like the rest of us!"

Example

It's too cold to go out and practice Cowboy up, you big baby!
X user telling whiners to cowboy up
X user telling whiners to cowboy up

Related Slang

TSTough stuff
SALABStop acting like a baby
DBABAIDon't be a baby about it
TuffTough
2FBToo freaking bad
BACBad a** chick
BAMFBad a** mother f*****
mofoMotherf***er
SoftieA sentimental person
AarpingElderly person complaining repeatedly
Go offAngrily complain
HPDCHappy People Don't Complain
Spreading the saltComplaining about something
Went offAngrily complained

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