amp
/ˈæmp/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: amps · amping · amped
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To amplify.
VerbRegister: colloquial
Examples
He asked the disk jockey to amp it up.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To excite.
VerbRegister: colloquial
Examples
Well you're very amped up today, what's got you so excited?
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “amp” mean?
To amplify.
Is “amp” formal or informal?
amp is generally colloquial.