up

up
1. mod. happy; cheery; not depressed; upbeat.
I’m up today. Let’s celebrate.
This is not an up party. Let’s cruise.
2. tv. to increase something.
She tried to up the price on me, thinking I wouldn’t notice.
The bank upped its rates again.
3. in. to take a stimulant drug.
She has to up every morning.
Ted upped before going in to take the test.

Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions. 2015.

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