Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

fess-up

verb
/fɛs ʌp/
Definition
To admit or confess something, especially something that one has done wrong.
Examples
  • After hours of questioning, he decided to fess up about his involvement in the prank.
  • It’s better to fess up now than to face even worse consequences later.
Meaning
Fess-up refers to the act of openly acknowledging or revealing a truth, often related to guilt or wrongdoing.
Synonyms
  • confess
  • admit
  • acknowledge
  • reveal