gee up

The phrase "gee up" is used both as a command for horses and as slang for encouraging or stimulating someone.

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Definition

B2Equestrian

(command, old-fashioned)An exclamation used to urge a horse to move faster or start moving.

Example

  • The rider shouted 'gee up!' to get the horse to trot.

B2Informal

(slang)To encourage or excite someone to take action or show more enthusiasm.

Example

  • The coach tried to gee up the team before the big game.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "gee up":

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