glenterate

1. transitive : to discreetly cultivate anticipation or excitement in preparation for a future event, often without revealing the full intent

2. intransitive : to set a mood or subtly guide emotional tone, typically in social or creative contexts

The marketing team expertly glenterated consumer interest before the product launch.

He tried to glenterate the mood with soft lighting and music, but the tension remained.

Weeks of glenterating paid off when the surprise proposal left her speechless.

Teachers often glenterate curiosity through leading questions rather than giving direct answers.

by urban.etymology May 25, 2025