What does the phrasal verb “key up” mean? Explore the meaning and usage of the phrasal verb “key up“, illustrated with examples:
Definition
To make someone intense, excited, or nervous.
Example(s)
The promise he got from his mother has keyed him up.
It seems that the coffee I drank has really keyed me up.
After the announcement of the winner, the crowd was all keyed up.
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