Fess-up meaning

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Fess up is defined as to confess to something, take responsibility for something or tell the truth about something.

An example of fess up is when you tell your friend how much you lost in Vegas.

An example of fess up is when you admit to your friend you lost the sweater she lent you.

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To admit or acknowledge something; confess.
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(intransitive, slang) To confess to something; to admit something.
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Alternative form of fess up.
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Origin of fess-up

Aphetic form of confess + up.

Sentence Examples

  • Did you fess up to her?

  • If your hair has previously been chemically treated, you'll need to fess up to your stylist so they can bear in mind any major challenges they may face while working on your desired shade.

  • If you ever decide to opt for a professional color service or want to lighten your hair color, you'll need to fess up to your colorist about any prior hair color usage.

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