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USA slang
Giving someone excessive compliments to boost their ego or confidence
Safe to use?
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Usually positive or approving in casual contexts.
Region
USA
Formality
Informal.
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gassing up means Giving someone excessive compliments to boost their ego or confidence. It is best read as usa slang associated with USA.
"gassing up" means Giving someone excessive compliments to boost their ego or confidence. In USA, the nuance may be more specific.
Usually positive or approving in casual contexts.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
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