amping
Boosting the power
Amping means increasing intensity, energy, or excitement.
From amplify, it suggests turning up the volume—literally or figuratively.
Someone amping up a crowd is getting them excited; someone amping themselves up is building their own energy before a challenge: She was amping herself up before the interview.
In drug slang, amping refers to the agitated, hyperactive state from stimulants like amphetamines.
Promoting with exaggeration
- pumpingForcing flow mechanically
- energizingImparting renewed vitality
- psychingMental intimidation tactics
- revvingIncreasing engine speed
firing · rallying · building · escalating · intensifying · stirring · rousing · motivating
Raised performance platform
- soundcheckPre-performance audio calibration
- speakersAudio output devices
- monitorsTracks or displays
- PATwo-letter state code
mixing · feedback · bass · guitar · drums · crowd · festival · venue
Methylxanthine stimulant compound
- stimulantsAgents that heighten arousal
- jitteryAnxiously restless
- wiredElectrically connected or jittery
- tweakingSlight adjustment process
speeding · rush · agitation · restlessness · insomnia · edgy · overstimulated · crash
hyping
Promoting with exaggeration
- pumpingForcing flow mechanically
- energizingImparting renewed vitality
- psychingMental intimidation tactics
revving · firing · rallying · building · escalating · intensifying · stirring · rousing · motivating · enthusiasm
stage
Raised performance platform
- soundcheckPre-performance audio calibration
- speakersAudio output devices
- monitorsTracks or displays
PA · mixing · feedback · bass · guitar · drums · crowd · festival · venue · performance
caffeine
Methylxanthine stimulant compound
- stimulantsAgents that heighten arousal
- jitteryAnxiously restless
- wiredElectrically connected or jittery
tweaking · speeding · rush · agitation · restlessness · insomnia · edgy · overstimulated · crash · withdrawal
ampingcalming down
Becoming less agitated
winding down · calming · mellowing · chilling · relaxing
- amping upIncreasing power or excitement
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