Ginger up
verb
To make something more lively or interesting.
He tried to ginger up the party by playing some games.
Often appears as...
- ginger up the party
- ginger up the conversation
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
verb
To encourage or give someone confidence.
They tried to ginger up their friend before his big presentation.
Often appears as...
- ginger up a friend
- ginger up a team
verb
To make something more lively or interesting.
He tried to ginger up the party by playing some games.
Often appears as...
- ginger up the party
- ginger up the conversation
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
verb
To encourage or give someone confidence.
They tried to ginger up their friend before his big presentation.
Often appears as...
- ginger up a friend
- ginger up a team
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Usage
Used in informal situations among friends or in casual conversation, not in formal writing.
Let's ginger up this barbecue with some music and dance!
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
It doesn't involve actual ginger; it's just an expression to add excitement or interest.
This meeting is dull, let's ginger it up with a creative brainstorming session.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Lift
The phrase often implies injecting enthusiasm to overcome boredom or dullness.
After the break, the speaker gingers up the lecture with an interactive quiz.
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Usage
Used in informal situations among friends or in casual conversation, not in formal writing.
Let's ginger up this barbecue with some music and dance!
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
It doesn't involve actual ginger; it's just an expression to add excitement or interest.
This meeting is dull, let's ginger it up with a creative brainstorming session.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Lift
The phrase often implies injecting enthusiasm to overcome boredom or dullness.
After the break, the speaker gingers up the lecture with an interactive quiz.
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Usage
Used in informal situations among friends or in casual conversation, not in formal writing.
Let's ginger up this barbecue with some music and dance!
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
It doesn't involve actual ginger; it's just an expression to add excitement or interest.
This meeting is dull, let's ginger it up with a creative brainstorming session.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Lift
The phrase often implies injecting enthusiasm to overcome boredom or dullness.
After the break, the speaker gingers up the lecture with an interactive quiz.
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