fess up
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Also seen as: 'fess up
Meaning · English
To confess to something; to admit something.
Register: colloquial
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
"‛Fess up," she persisted. "Have you boys been quarreling again?"
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “fess up” mean?
To confess to something; to admit something.
Is “fess up” formal or informal?
fess up is generally colloquial.