Definitions
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- verb transitive, US To
rev up ;work up ;generate . - verb To set up a
snare . - verb To
exaggerate . - verb To
generate ,devise orcreate . - verb To
stir up ,stimulate ,enliven , etc. - verb to drink or become
drunk , especially ongin .
Etymologies
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From gin (short for engine or generate) + up.
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From gin (the drink) + up.
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ecbrenner commented on the word gin up
According to "The Phrase Finder":
1. to excite or enliven
2. to drink, particularly gin
June 6, 2009