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The act of using amphetamines for recreational purposes.
Tia and Cassidy couldn't stand the wait for their fix, so they took some Vyvanse. They ended up amping for what seemed like hours.
amping by intrication March 1, 2010
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amping Ohno amping Over-amping apping amzing aping amaing Alping Amking ampin
Another term for ranting, starting a ruckus, and/or expressing discomfort & distress over something. Amping can also be considered venting your anger out.
Girl 1: "I can't believe she sucker-punched you in the face! I bet you were ampin the whole time after."

Girl 2: "You KNOW I'll get her back!"

Guy 1: "I can't stand her!"

Guy 2: "Dude, y u amping?"
Guy 1: "That teacher gave me a D+ on my final!"
Guy 2: "Ohh, well u def got a good reason for ampin then!"
amping by crazyjoe30 December 24, 2011
The act of getting so cranked on any form of speed (amphetamine, dexmethylphenidate, methylphenidate, methamphetamine, cocaine, lisdexamfetamine, etc.) that you feel like you're on top of the world, right up until you start to come down and crash straight into the ground like a falling war plane.
Tristan popped a few Adderall and was amping so hard that he yelled "I own this world!", when suddenly he fell down the empire state building and sunk 100 feet into the ground and felt every bit.
amping by KinkyWords June 7, 2017
Tuning or modifying an electric car for additional performance or to add a bodykit or other non-performance parts (a specific variation of pimping)
He's been amping his Tesla with a tricked out bodykit, and he's slammed it on 21-inch chromies.
amping by motorracer December 9, 2008
(verb) Modifying an electric vehicle (EV) with the sole purpose of increasing the vehicle's performance. Involves any modifications of the EV's electrical components including but not limited to batteries, current (in amperes), microprocessors, inverter, electric motors, etc. Applies to any battery-powered electric vehicle.

(adjective) 'Amped': used to describe an EV which has been modified to increase the vehicle's performance.
(verb) "My neighbor has been amping his Tesla model X with hopes to win at the drag race."

"I'm planning to amp my EV next week at the shop."

(adjective) "That EV was quicker than I was expecting. It must be amped."
Amping by droolyface June 2, 2021

Ohno amping 

When caught yawning, claiming that you are only allowing more air to get into your lungs to increase your alertness, much like Apolo Anton Ohno does before speedskating races.
Manager - "Smith, stop yawning and pay attention"
Smith - "Sir, I was simply Ohno amping to get fired up for this thrilling 100 page Powerpoint presentation."
Ohno amping by Paulie Jr. April 23, 2010