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