gin up
To make up or manufacture something — like fake excitement or a false story — to get what you want.
Meanings
To artificially create or manufacture enthusiasm, support, or a controversy, often dishonestly.
"The campaign tried to gin up voter anger with misleading statistics."
To produce or put together something quickly, sometimes with the implication of low quality or manipulation.
"They ginned up a report overnight to present to the board in the morning."
Primarily American English. Often used in political journalism to describe the artificial manufacture of outrage, controversy, or enthusiasm. Carries a negative connotation of dishonesty or manipulation. Origin is disputed — possibly from 'ginger up' or from 'engine' (to engineer).
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