Synonyms for fessed up


Grammar : Verb
Spell : fes
Phonetic Transcription : fɛs


Définition of fessed up

Origin :
  • shortened form of confess, attested by 1840, American English. Related: Fessed; fesses; fessing.
  • verb acknowledge
Example sentences :
  • "Added the preacher's claim," blurted Terry, and 'fessed up.
  • Extract from : « The Pike's Peak Rush » by Edwin L. Sabin
  • And strangely enough when we 'fessed up, he didn't seem astounded in the least.
  • Extract from : « Wanderlust » by Robert R. (Robert Rice) Reynolds
  • "I'll tell you about it after Mollie has 'fessed up," evaded Betty, seeming a trifle sorry for her confidence.
  • Extract from : « The Outdoor Girls at the Hostess House » by Laura Lee Hope
  • At least you have done the square thing and 'fessed up, and now you'll be man enough to take what's coming to you.
  • Extract from : « The Story of Sugar » by Sara Ware Bassett

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