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Definition of gin up
gin up
- to make something up, usually make a small thing (an object) or even an excuse (like a lie), out of stuff that is around, or just make it up...
Last edited on Dec 14 2006. Submitted by Chuck from Bethesda, MD, USA on Dec 14 2006.
- To "gin up" is similar to "rev up". It means to speed up an activity with a goal in mind. One "gins up" a kitchen, bar, caterer and band for a party. One "gins up" for an experiment by collecting necessary lab equipment. One gets "ginned up" about an interesting topic.
The subtle difference between "gin up" and "rev up" is that "gin up" implies creating something from nothing with an intent to create action. For example, an empty hall becomes a party, a dormant science room becomes a laboratory, a conversation becomes a heated debate. "Rev up" (like an engine) implies an existing structure or system that is sped up from its present state.
Source: Oxford English Dictionary ("OED")Last edited on Sep 21 2009. Submitted by Anonymous on Sep 21 2009.
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| Definitions include: short for "gangster" or "gangsta." | |
| Definitions include: a "gin and tonic" drink. | |
| Definitions include: trendy poser into backstreet boys-type music. | |
| Definitions include: to keep your mouth shut and mind your own business. | |
| Definitions include: to show disrespect towards someone or when someone steals something from you. | |
| Definitions include: someone who is trying to look like a gangsta | |
| Definitions include: One's good and trusted friend. | |
| Definitions include: a shortened term for "Glendale". | |
| Definitions include: a bar. | |
| Definitions include: a US government agent, e.g. FBI agent. | |
| Definitions include: $1000 | |
| Definitions include: shortened form of "general population". | |
| Definitions include: "gangster rap". | |
| Definitions include: Stolen car | |
| Definitions include: Gangsta Unit, G-unit is also the name of a rapper, 50 Cent often uses this term in his songs | |
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| Definitions include: a warning that one or more law enforcement officers are near. | |
| Definitions include: a secret advantage. | |
| Definitions include: to misbehave. | |
| Definitions include: acronym of "all fucked up." | |
| Definitions include: well dressed, wearing makeup, etc. | |
| Definitions include: doing something emphatically. | |
| Definitions include: energetic due to consumption of a stimulant. | |
| Definitions include: to increase. | |
| Definitions include: to contribute one's share. | |
| Definitions include: to mess up. | |
| Definitions include: 1. To be highly intoxicated on drugs and/or alcohol | |
| Definitions include: to make something like ass. | |
| Definitions include: strange, stupid; "weird". | |
| Definitions include: stupid. | |
| Definitions include: strange / stupid. | |
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