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Definition of
ginger up phrasal verb
from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary
ginger up
phrasal verb
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ginger something/somebody
up
(British English)
to make something/somebody more active or exciting
synonym
liven up
Nearby words
gingerly
adverb
ginger nut
noun
ginger up
phrasal verb
ginger wine
noun
gingery
adjective
practical
adjective
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