verb
- present participle of amp; to amplify or increase the volume or intensity of sound
- present participle of amp; to excite or energize; to increase enthusiasm or intensity
Usage: informal
Usage: informal; slang
noun
- the act or process of amplifying sound or increasing intensity
Usage: informal
Examples
- The sound engineer was amping up the bass for the concert.
- The crowd was amping with excitement before the game started.
- He kept amping the volume until the neighbors complained.
- The coach was amping the team up with motivational speeches.
- They were amping the energy in the room with music and dancing.
- The amping of the guitar created a powerful sound effect.