strip v In Christmas mumming, to take off facial disguise after one's identity has been guessed; to remove a mummer's disguise; THROW UP.
1966 SZWED 113 When identification is positively made, mummers are expected to 'strip'—to remove their masks—not to do so is considered an affront to the hosts. 1976 HOLLET 16 We started talking myself and three other young fellows... She says we is going to strip you now.
