ginned up
The phrase "ginned up" typically means to create excitement or enthusiasm, often in an artificial or exaggerated way. It implies the act of deliberately generating or increasing energy, interest, or support for something, whether it be an idea, event, product, or situation. It can also be used to describe the act of making something appear more important or urgent than it actually is.
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