gin up

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   To generate, devise, or create.

   • Near-synonym: spin up
   • There will be pundits and politicians and special interest lobbyists publicly warning of a tyrannical all-out assault on liberty, not because that’s true but because they want to gin up fear or higher ratings or revenue for themselves.
2. 2

   To set up a snare.

3. 3

   To exaggerate.

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   1. 4

      To stir up, stimulate, enliven, incite.

   2. 5

      To make drunk, especially on gin.

      • Harrison was pretty well ginned-up when his guests arrived and he had proffered drinks freely and hospitably ever since.
      • "You go slow on the gin, auntie," said Dr Grimsby. "If you hadn't been ginned up you wouldn't have fallen down those stairs."

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