chest up
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Meaning · English
To bump one's chest into (another person) aggressively; to physically challenge or confront.
Register: informal
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.