2006-12-23 21:44:25 · 6 answers · asked by joshua n 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Up, Close and Personal...
2006-12-27 11:41:17 · answer #1 · answered by Ms.Capulet 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It means "In a bold aggressive manner."
" This originated in the US in the 1970s. Many of the earliest citations relate to confrontations in sport. The earliest I can find is from Charles Rosen's novel about basketball - A Mile Above the Rim, 1976:
'Stuffed!' shouted the taller boy. 'Doobie got himself stuffed!... In yo' face, Doobie!'
More recently the phrase has often been used to describe the nose-to-nose pre-fight confrontations between boxers."
2006-12-24 05:51:37 · answer #2 · answered by Albertan 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It means that someone is being overly aggressive or confrontational. I would guess it comes from the image of someone invading your space by putting their face right up to your face. It is not usually literal, however, it is usually a figurative expression.
2006-12-24 07:37:42 · answer #3 · answered by curious1 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It means, I played you
2006-12-24 05:52:04 · answer #4 · answered by Tonia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brusque or blunt, usually lacking in tact.
2006-12-24 05:46:15 · answer #5 · answered by Rusting 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
smile
2006-12-24 06:03:42 · answer #6 · answered by Julies 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋