in. to pay out money in advance of receiving goods; to pay up front. (See also front money.) : I fronted about $550 for the new computer.
n. a respectable appearance. : Jan can put up a good front, but most of us know the real Jan.
in. to pretend; to lie. : Stop fronting and be yourself.
tv. to challenge someone; to confront someone, perhaps in anger. : Don't front me unless you are ready for a fight.
Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition. Copyright 2007. Published by McGraw Hill.
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in front of
Facing someone or a group, as in He was shy about speaking in front of a large audience. [Early 1600s]
In someone's presence, as in Let's not fight in front of the children. [Mid-1800s]
