stubborn up
C1 informal intransitive
In simple words
Decide to be really stubborn and refuse to move or change your mind.
Meanings
1 C1
idiomatic
informal
To become noticeably more stubborn or unyielding, especially under pressure.
"Every time we tried to negotiate, he just stubborned up and refused to listen."
Usage notes
A rare, chiefly American informal expression. Not widely documented; may be encountered in regional speech or informal writing. Most speakers would prefer 'dig in', 'dig their heels in', or 'stand their ground'.
Commonly used with
suddenly refuse negotiations position
Forms
Base
stubborn up
I/you/we/they
3rd person
stubborns up
he/she/it
Past simple
stubborned up
yesterday
Past participle
stubborned up
have + pp
-ing form
stubborning up
continuous
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