English · Phrasal verb Attested

gin up

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Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To generate, devise, or create.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tạo ra, nghĩ ra hoặc tạo

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Near-synonym: spin up

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To set up a snare.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

bố trí bẫy

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To exaggerate.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

kể quá lên

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “gin up” mean?

To generate, devise, or create.

Is “gin up” formal or informal?

gin up is generally informal.