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Street Slang
nut up
NUT-UP · phrase · slang
To snap and act out violently or crazily.
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Definitions
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To lose control and lash out, whether from stress, mental strain, or rage. Related to being called a J-cat.
“He nutted up in the dayroom and started flipping tables.”
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nut up In A Sentence
He nutted up in the dayroom and started flipping tables.
Origin & Usage
From 'nut' (crazy person) plus 'up,' general slang used inside.
Variants
nutted up
People Also Ask
What does it mean to nut up in prison?
To nut up means to snap and act out violently or erratically, losing control from stress, mental strain, or rage.
How is nut up used?
You'd say someone 'nutted up' when they suddenly lost it and started smashing things or lashing out at people around them.
Where does the phrase nut up come from?
It combines 'nut' (a crazy person) with 'up,' and is used inside to describe someone flipping out. It's linked to being labelled a J-cat.
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