gin up

Etymology 1
From short for engine or generate +.

Verb

 * 1)  To generate, devise, or create.
 * 2) To set up a snare.
 * 3) To exaggerate.
 * 4) To stir up, stimulate, enliven, incite.
 * 1) To set up a snare.
 * 2) To exaggerate.
 * 3) To stir up, stimulate, enliven, incite.
 * 1) To exaggerate.
 * 2) To stir up, stimulate, enliven, incite.

Etymology 2
From the drink +.

Verb

 * 1)  To make drunk, especially on gin.