Question 1

What does "goose up" mean?

Accepted Answer

To increase, stimulate, or boost the energy, performance, or appeal of something.

Question 2

How do you use "goose up" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

They goosed up the marketing campaign with a celebrity endorsement.

Question 3

Is "goose up" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"goose up" is informal — used mainly in casual conversation. Primarily American English slang. Relatively uncommon. Used to describe boosting performance, energy, or appeal. Can also be used literally to refer to pinching someone on the buttocks (derived from the verb 'to goose'), though this sense is now rare and considered crude.

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