Phrase guide

ginger up

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To make something more interesting, fun, lively, etc.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, transitive

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

make more interesting or lively

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • juice up a party
  • pep up your paper

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: jazz up, juice up, pep up

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: enliven, liven, liven up, invigorate, animate

History

Etymology

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