English · Phrasal verb Attested

chest up

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To bump one's chest into (another person) aggressively; to physically challenge or confront.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “chest up” mean?

To bump one's chest into (another person) aggressively; to physically challenge or confront.

Is “chest up” formal or informal?

chest up is generally informal.

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