(chiefly, Canada, idiomatic) To praise, encourage, or vigorously support someone.
(chiefly, Canada, idiomatic) To praise, encourage, or vigorously support someone.
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(transitive, slang) To publicly praise.
To hype someone up with praise and encouragement — usually before an event, date, interview, or bold move. "Gassed her up for 20 minutes" = talked her into the confidence she needed. The friend who gasses you up is not optional; they are infrastructure.
(US, Canada) the pressure of the air in a vehicle tire.
(Internet slang) A photo of oneself taken while or soon after using the gym, with the goal of showing off one's thews and impressing others.
(transitive, slang) To inflate (someone's ego); to deceive by flattery.