Gee up

verb

An expression used to urge a horse to move faster or start moving.

The jockey yelled 'gee up' to make his horse speed up.
Visual representation of "gee up" - An expression used to urge a horse to move faster or start moving.

Often appears as...

  • gee up
  • horse

Usage tips

Colloquial

verb

To motivate or encourage someone to do something.

I need to gee up the team before the big game.
Visual representation of "gee up" - To motivate or encourage someone to do something.

Often appears as...

  • gee up
  • the team

Usage tips

Idiomatic

verb

An expression used to urge a horse to move faster or start moving.

The jockey yelled 'gee up' to make his horse speed up.
Visual representation of "gee up" - An expression used to urge a horse to move faster or start moving.

Often appears as...

  • gee up
  • horse

Usage tips

Colloquial

verb

To motivate or encourage someone to do something.

I need to gee up the team before the big game.
Visual representation of "gee up" - To motivate or encourage someone to do something.

Often appears as...

  • gee up
  • the team

Usage tips

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "gee up"
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Equestrian Command

Primarily used with horses, reflecting an equestrian background.

Illustration for Equestrian Command
The rider shouted 'gee up' and the horse picked up pace.
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Encouraging Movement

Used to signal start of movement or increase in speed, like pressing an accelerator.

Illustration for Encouraging Movement
Seeing the path clear, the farmer urged, 'gee up' and the horse trotted forward.
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Old-fashioned Tone

Sounds traditional or old-timey; not commonly used in modern urban settings.

Illustration for Old-fashioned Tone
In the historical play, characters said 'gee up' to seem authentic.
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Equestrian Command

Primarily used with horses, reflecting an equestrian background.

Illustration for Equestrian Command
The rider shouted 'gee up' and the horse picked up pace.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Encouraging Movement

Used to signal start of movement or increase in speed, like pressing an accelerator.

Illustration for Encouraging Movement
Seeing the path clear, the farmer urged, 'gee up' and the horse trotted forward.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Old-fashioned Tone

Sounds traditional or old-timey; not commonly used in modern urban settings.

Illustration for Old-fashioned Tone
In the historical play, characters said 'gee up' to seem authentic.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Equestrian Command

Primarily used with horses, reflecting an equestrian background.

Illustration for Equestrian Command
The rider shouted 'gee up' and the horse picked up pace.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Encouraging Movement

Used to signal start of movement or increase in speed, like pressing an accelerator.

Illustration for Encouraging Movement
Seeing the path clear, the farmer urged, 'gee up' and the horse trotted forward.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Old-fashioned Tone

Sounds traditional or old-timey; not commonly used in modern urban settings.

Illustration for Old-fashioned Tone
In the historical play, characters said 'gee up' to seem authentic.
Visual representation of the word "Gee up"

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