Reverse Dictionary: ENERGETIC

ADJECTIVES
► ACTIOUS abounding in or giving rise to action; active, energetic, brisk → 1592 obs.
► ACTUAL abounding in action; active, energetic → 1470-85 obs.
► AGGRESSIVE energetic, enterprising, self-assertive, pushy → 1855
► AMBITIOUS energetic, lively, industrious → 1889 Amer. dial.
► AMPED ► AMPED-UP under the influence of amphetamines or another stimulant; very excited or energetic; also, agitated, on edge → 1967 US sl.
► ANNOINTED ripe for mischief, full of courage and energy for any desperate exploit → 1890 sl. (Bk.)
► BRISKY brisk, lively, active, energetic → 1590
► CALEEVERING energetic, flying wildly or actively about → 1898 Eng. dial. (Bk.)
► CRUNK extremely energized or excited → 1995 US sl.
► DYNAMIC active, potent, energetic, effective, forceful → 1856
► DYNAMIZED rendered more dynamic or effective; energized, invigorated → 1920
► FARRACHIE ► FARROCHIE strong, able, energetic → 1900 Sc. (Bk.)
► FELL keen, eager, desirous; energetic, striving, busy → 1822 Sc. & Eng. dial.
► FERSELL ► FERSHELL energetic, active, bustling → 1871 Sc.
► FULL OF BEANS energetic, vigorous, lively → 1854 sl.
► FULL OF FLEAS energetic, lively → 1967 Amer. dial.
► FULL OF PISS AND VINEGAR energetic and vigorous → 20C US colloq.
► FULL OF PRUNES energetic; peppy → 1887 US sl.
► FULL OF VIM AND VINEGAR energetic and vigorous → 20C US colloq.
► GO-AHEAD enterprising, having energy and initiative → M19
► GO-GO vigorous; energetic; frantically moving → 2006 US sl. (Bk.)
► GUMPTIOUS ambitious, energetic, enterprising, eager → 1942 Amer. dial.
► GUT-BUSTING powerful, energetic, overwhelming → 1930s sl.
► GUTSY energetic and tough → c1890 Amer. sl.
► HELL-TO-SET very fast, energetic → 1958 Amer. dial.
► HELL-TO-SPLIT very fast, energetic → 1907 Amer. dial.
► HUMMING notably large or active; energetic; vigorous, striking, intense → M17 sl.
► HYPER extraordinarily active, energetic, or highly strung → 1942 sl., orig. & chiefly US
► HYPHIE ► HYPHY extremely rowdy, excited or energetic → 2002 US sl.
► IN ONE’S ACKEE energetic, cheerful → 1940s W. Indies sl.
► IN ONE’S SALT energetic, cheerful → 1940s W. Indies sl.
► JIVEY ► JIVY energetic, vigorous, lively → 1944 sl., chiefly US
► JUICED ► JUICED UP energized → 1978 US sl.
► KEMPIE ► KEMPY energetic, vigorous → 1923 Sc.
► KINKY lively, energetic, in high spirits → 1903 Amer. dial.
► KINKY AS A BOBCAT lively, energetic, in high spirits → 1958 Amer. dial.
► NERVOSE vigorous, energetic → 1667 obs.
► OLIGHT ► OLITE active, energetic, nimble → 1721 Sc. obs.
► OLIVED active, lively, energetic; the reverse of lazy → 1892 Ireland
► ON THE BING energetic, on the ball → 1967 Amer. dial.
► OOMPHY lively, energetic, or sexy → 1955
► PUMPED excited or animated, showing increased energy or activity → 1731
► PUMPED UP excited or animated, showing increased energy or activity → 1792
► PUNCHY energetic, vigorous, lively → 1926 sl.
► PUSHFUL active and energetic in pursuing one’s affairs; thrusting, enterprising; also, excessively or aggressively self-assertive, pushy → 1871
► QUICK of persons: full of vigour, energy or activity → a1300
► RAIKIN adj. energetic, ploughing through much work → 1866 Sc.
► RAKING fast-going, quick, speedy; energetic, accomplishing much → 1862
► RAMBUNCTIOUS ► RUMBUNCTIOUS energetic, vigorous, lively, boisterous → 1830 colloq., orig. & chiefly US
► RUSTLING busy, bustling; full of activity; also, energetic, driven → 1877 colloq., chiefly US
► SAPPY full of vitality, vigorous, energetic → 1558
► SMART alert, energetic; having a brisk and orderly bearing → 1602
► SMART TO WORK full of energy, not lazy → 1903 Amer. dial.
► SNAPPY quick; brisk; energetic → 1831 Amer. sl.
► SPANKING quick and energetic; lively → colloq.
► SPARKY energetic, vigorous, lively, vivacious, spirited → 1883 sl.
► SPRIGHTFUL full of energy or animation; active, vigorous; lively, energetic; also, assertive, determined, bold → 1550
► SPRINGING youthful; characterized by growth, energy, or vigour → 1556
► SPRITZY bright or lively; energetic, exuberant → 1973
► SWINGING energetic, vigorous, lively → 1958 sl.
► TEARING bustling, energetic, active; strong, strenuous → 1825 Sc. & Eng. dial.
► TEWING hard-working, industrious, energetic → 1729 Eng. dial.
► THRODDY active, energetic, able to get through much work → 1884 Eng. dial.
► THROUGH-GOING active, energetic; persevering → 1822 Sc.
► THROUGH-PUTTING active, energetic; persevering → 1905 Sc. (Bk.)
► THRUSTFUL energetic, pushful → 1907
► THUNDERING very energetic or forcible, violent → 1618 colloq.
► TUFF good-looking, energetic, and popular → 1975 US teen & students’ sl. (Bk.)
► VERTY energetic, active, esp. at an early hour of the day, early rising → 1804 Sc.
► VIRIPOTENT possessed of strength and energy → 1646 obs.
► WIGHT strong, robust, mighty; exercising strength, energetic → ME arch., Sc., & Eng. dial.
► WORK-BRITTLE eager to work; energetic; industrious → 1870 Amer. dial.
► YASP active, brisk, energetic → 1898 Sc.
► ZAPPY energetic, vigorous, lively → 1969 sl., orig. US
► ZAZZY energetic, stylish → 1961 US sl.
► ZINGY full of energy and vigour → 1948 US sl.
► ZIPPY energetic → 1904 US sl.
► ZIZZY showy, spectacular; energetic, vigorous, lively, uninhibited → 1966 colloq.

ADJECTIVES – WITHOUT ENERGY
► ALL-GONE fatigued, weak, somewhat ill, lifeless, without energy → 1950 Amer. dial.
► ALL OUT exhausted, lacking energy → 1941 Amer. dial.
► DEAD AS HAY lifeless; lacking energy → 1913 Amer. dial. (Bk.)
► DEAD-ASS lacking animation, energy, or spirit; lifeless; usually considered vulgar → 1961 Amer. sl.
► DEAD-BUTT lacking animation, energy, or spirit; lifeless; usually considered vulgar → 1958 Amer. sl.
► DEADER THAN HAY lifeless, lacking energy → 1913 Amer. dial. (Bk.)
► DINTLESS lacking in energy → 1885 Eng. dial.
► DOGGY listless, indolent; slow; lacking in energy → 1930 Amer. dial.
► DO-LESS lacking energy, inactive, lethargic; lazy, shiftless → 1859 Amer. dial.
► DOWF lacking spirit or energy; gloomy → E16 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
► DOWLESS without strength or energy, feeble; infirm → L18 Sc.
► FAUCHINLESS ► FAUCONLESS weak, without strength or energy → 1866 Sc.
► FEEPED OUT very tired, lacking energy, lethargic → 1970 US sl. (Bk.)
► LASH relaxed in body, feeble, without energy → 1825 Sc. obs.
► LUSTLESS without vigour or energy; listless → c1325 obs.
► MEEKING ailing, lacking energy, drooping → 1905 Eng. dial. (Bk.)
► POLLUTED tired, exhausted, without energy → 1967 Amer. dial.
► SAPLESS lacking energy or vigour → 1598
► SPRIGHTLESS lacking spirit, liveliness, or energy; lacking courage or vitality → 1522
► THAVELESS ► THIEVELESS listless, spiritless, wanting in energy or force; aimless, ineffectual, bootless → 1835 Ireland & Sc.
► THOLELESS wanting energy; not adaptable, nearly useless → 1905 Eng. dial. (Bk.)
► THOWLESS wanting in energy, inactive, weak, spiritless, lazy; useless; insipid → 1785 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
► WABBIT ► WAPPIT ► WUBBIT exhausted, tired out, played out, feeble, without energy → 1895 Sc.

ADVERBS
► ACTUALLY actively, energetically → 1470-85 obs.
► BIRRINGLY with vigour, energetically → 1911 Sc.  (Bk.)
► CANTLY boldly, briskly, eagerly, energetically, cheerily → 1352 Sc. & N. Eng. dial. obs.
► FEERLY vigorously, with energy → 1833 Sc.
► HAMMER AND TONGS energetically, vigorously, strongly; violently → 1708 UK
► HARDLY with energy, force, or strenuous exertion; vigorously, forcibly, violently → c1205 obs.
► HELL-TO-SPLIT very fast, in great haste, rapidly; energetically → 1871 Amer. dial.
► HELL-TO-TOOT very fast, in great haste, rapidly; energetically → 1917 Amer. dial.
► LIKE A RAT UP A DRAINPIPE enthusiastically, very energetically; often with reference to sexual activity → 1968
► LIKE A RAT UP A PUMP enthusiastically, very energetically; often with reference to sexual activity → 1911
► LIKE A RAT UP A ROPE enthusiastically, very energetically; often with reference to sexual activity → 1959
► LIKE BILLYO energetically, with great gusto; vigorously or enthusiastically → 1885 colloq.
► LIKE FUN energetically, very quickly, vigorously → 1819
► LIKE OLD BILLY like the devil, hard, furiously, very energetically → 1894 sl.
► LIKE STEAM very quickly, very easily, energetically → M19 sl.
► MANFUL vigorously, energetically → 1895 Amer. dial.
► RAMPASH in a violent or energetic manner → 1905 Eng. dial. (Bk.)
► SNUFF AND SNIFTER energetically, continuously → E19 sl.
► THIEVELESSLY feebly, weakly, aimlessly, without force or energy → 1890 Sc.
► WIGHT actively, energetically → ME obs. exc. Sc.

INTERJECTIONS & PHRASES
► HE WAS BORN DEAD he lacks energy → 1920 US
► IT’S ALL GO said of energetic activity → 1965 sl.
► MORE ARSE THAN CLASS more energy than style → 1999 Aust. sl. (Bk.)
► WHAT HO, SHE BUMPS! an exclamation used on seeing a special display of energy, esp. by a woman → L19 sl.

NOUNS
► BALLS virile courage; virility; guts; strength of character; energy, spirit → a1890 US sl.
► BENSE vigour, energy → 1911 Sc. (Bk.)
► BENT impetus, concentrated energy → 1581 obs.
► BESOM energy; zest → 1969 Amer. dial.
► BIG LICKS enthusiasm or energy, as on the dance-floor → 1990 US sl.
► BING-BANG zest; energy; pep → 1953 US sl.
► BIRR force, impetus, energy; violence; passion → 1911 Sc. (Bk.)
► BOOSE force, energy → 1911 Sc. (Bk.)
► BOUNCE energy, vitality; spirit, exuberance, verve → 1909 
► BRESKET ► BRESKIT energy → 1927 Amer. dial.
► CHISM energy, vigour, vitality → 1842 sl.
► DACITY activity, energy → 1636 Eng. dial.
► DINT vigour, energy → 1900 Eng. dial. (Bk.)
► DRIVE energy and initiative → c1905 colloq.
► ELASTICITY energy, vigour, buoyancy of mind or character; capacity for resisting or overcoming depression → 1678
► FARRACH ► FEEROCH ► FEIROCH strength, substance; force, ability, energy → 1742 Sc.
► FECK efficacy, efficiency, value; hence, vigour, energy → 1535 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
► FERTH energy, activity → 1900 Eng. dial. (Bk.)
► GAN ‘go’, spirit, energy → 1870 Eng. dial.
► GET-UP energy, vigour, vitality, enterprise, determination → 1841 sl., orig. US
► GET-UP-AND-GET energy, vigour, vitality, enterprise, determination → 1870 sl., orig. US
► GET-UP-AND-GO energy, vigour, vitality, enterprise, determination → 1907 sl., orig. US
► GISM energy, vigour, vitality → 1842 sl.
► GO energy, vigour, vitality → 1864 sl.
► GO-GET-‘EM pep, energy → 1966 Amer. dial.
► GUTS energy, verve, staying power; courage, force of character → 1893 colloq.
► GUTSINESS energy, spirit; courage → 1893
► HEAVE TO energy → 1967 Amer. dial.
► HUMMER a thing characterized by extreme activity, energy, etc. → L17 colloq.
► JASM energy, vitality → 1860 Amer. dial.
► JAZZ spirit, vigour, energy; excitement → 1913 Amer. sl.
► JISM energy, vim; ability → 1790 Amer. dial.
► JIZZ energy, vigour, vitality → 1842 sl.
► JUICE energy → 2004 UK sl.
► LICK a brief or brisk stroke of activity or energy → 1835 Amer. dial.
► LUSTINESS energy, activity → c1325 obs.
► MEETHS activity, bodily energy → 1905 Sc. (Bk.)
► MOXEY ► MOXIE ► MOXY energy, initiative; strength, know-how; courage, nerve → 1930 Amer. dial.
► NICKAPARL hearty energy, with full power → 1934 Sc. 
► ODOCITY ability, gumption; spirit, energy → 1905 Eng. dial. (Bk.)
► ONCE vigour, energy, cheek → L19 sl.
► OOMPH enthusiasm, vitality, energy, esp. as sex appeal → 1927 sl., orig. US
► PANG strength, vigour, energy, force → 1873 Sc.
► PEP energy, vigour, vitality → 1912 sl.
► PISS AND VINEGAR energy, vigour; youthful aggression → 1936 sl., orig. US
► PIZZAZZ energy, vigour, vitality → 1937 sl., orig. US
► PUNCH energy, vigour, vitality → 1911 sl., orig. US
► RAG anything physically energetic, a party, a fight, a battle → 1910s sl.
► RAIK great energy → 1866 Sc.
► RAKE great energy → 1905 Sc. (Bk.)
► RAZZLE-DAZZLE energy, vigour, vitality → 1888 sl.
► REDD energy, speed, ability to work → 1892 Sc.
► SCRINGE a thorough cleansing; a rub; the act of rubbing; the sound caused by rubbing; the act of working with energy → 1886 Sc.
► SINEW strength, energy, force; usually in the plural → 1560
► SMEDDUM spirit, ‘go’, alertness of mind and vigour in action; energy → 1790 Sc.
► SNAP energy; vim; dash → 1865 Amer. sl.
► SOCK energy, vigour, vitality → 1936 US sl.
► SPEEDING an energized experience similar to taking amphetamines, but using no drugs → 1990s sl.
► SPRAWL energy, vigour → 1913 Amer. dial. (Bk.)
► STINGO energy, vigour, vitality → 1927 sl.
► TEBBITS ► TIBBITS physical sensation, feelings; energy, strength → 1808 Sc.
► THROUGH-GANG labour, difficulty; perseverance; energy → 1905 Sc. (Bk.)
► VENGEANCE energy, vehemence → 1899 Eng. dial.
► VIM energy, vigour, vitality → 1843, orig. US
► VIR ► VIRR vigour, energy, activity, briskness, gusto, force, impetuosity → 1738 Sc.
► VIRTUE strength, life, energy → 1905 Eng. dial. (Bk.)
► WAFT a rapid movement; energy → 1905 Eng. dial. (Bk.)
► WHISTLE in the sport of polo: energy → 2003 UK sl.
► WILD OATS excitement and energy in youth; usually considered to be sexual in the male → 16C sl.
► ZAP energy, vigour, vitality → 1968 sl., orig. US
► ZING energy, vigour, vitality, pep, vim → 1918 sl., orig, US
► ZIP energy, vitality → 1900 US sl.
► ZIPPO energy, vitality → 1900 US sl.
► ZIZZ energy, vigour, vitality, gaiety, liveliness → 1942 sl.
► ZOWIE vigour, vim, energy → 1946 US sl.

NOUNS – WITHOUT ENERGY
► THOWLESSNESS want of energy, sluggishness → 1885 Sc.
► TIRED BLOOD a condition of fatigue or having no energy → 1990 Amer. dial.

​NOUNS – PERSON
► ANOINTER an energetic, pushing person → 1887 Eng. dial.
► BALL OF FIRE a person exhibiting unusual energy, ability, or drive → 1900 Amer. sl.
► BALL OF MUSCLE a person with a powerful, muscular physique; a fit, healthy, energetic, lively person → 1923 Aust. sl.
► BATTLER a resolute, energetic, or otherwise impressive person → 2007 Aust. sl. (Bk.)
► BIRKIE ► BIRKY a brisk, active, energetic person; a lively, smart, or mettlesome fellow → 1742 Sc. & Eng. dial.
► BREEZY a nickname for a fast or energetic person → 1942 Amer. sl. (Bk.)
► BRIGHT SPARK a cheerful, energetic person → 2002 NZ sl.
► BRIGHT YOUNG THING a young person regarded as beautiful, talented, clever, or energetic → 1842
► COME-UPPER an able, energetic person who gets things done → 1968 Amer. dial.
► DYNAMO an energetic or lively person → 1938 sl.
► EAGER BEAVER a diligent and energetic worker; an eager or enthusiastic person; a zealous person; a person who is always on time or always early → 1943
► FAST-BURNER an energetic, ambitious person → 1986 Amer. military sl.
► FIREBALL an energetic and ambitious person → 2006 US sl. (Bk.)
► HALER ► HAYLER one who works or does anything energetically and effectively → 1870 Eng. dial.
► HARD CHARGER an aggressive, persistent person; one who has a lot of push and an abrasive personality, even when it is not needed; an energetic, enterprising, and ambitious person; a go-getter → 1951 orig. US military sl.
► HARD HITTER a person who is energetic, uncompromising, or direct, esp. in providing unpalatable facts or strong criticism → 1831
► HEARTY a sailor; also, a brave, vigorous, or energetic man; a good fellow → 1790
► HELLER an energetic and aggressive person, esp. one who is mischievous and menacing → 1895 US students’ sl.
► HOT CUP OF TEA, A ‘hot stuff’; a person very excellent, skilful, or energetic at a game, etc. → c1880 sl.
► HOT SHOT a nickname for a fast or energetic person → 1942 Amer. sl. (Bk.)
► HUMAN DYNAMO an energetic or lively person → 1938 sl.
► HUMMER a person or thing characterized by extreme activity, energy, etc. → L17 colloq.
► HUSTLER an extremely energetic or ‘pushing’ person; also, a salesman, esp. one who is energetic or aggressive → 1886 orig. US
► KEMPIE ► KEMPY a bold or pugnacious person; an energetic, lively child → 1822 Sc.
► LIGHTNING a nickname for a fast or energetic person → 1942 Amer. sl. (Bk.)
► LITTLE OLD LADY IN TENNIS SHOES used as a stereotype of an energetic, quirky old woman → 1984 US sl.
► MERCURY a nickname for a fast or energetic person → 1942 Amer. sl. (Bk.)
► NO SLOUCH a good, acceptable, enterprising, or energetic person → 1754 sl.
► NOINTER an energetic, pushing person → 1887 Eng. dial.
► PAPER-FIDDLER one who is energetic or lively in his movements; a light-headed, thoughtless fellow → 1881 Eng. dial.
► PEALER  a hard-working, energetic person → 1823 Amer. dial.
► PEYL-AWAY an energetic person; a hard worker → 1896 Eng. dial.
► PISS-RIPPER a very capable and energetic person who gets things done → 1966 Amer. dial.
► RAIKER one who shows unusual ability to work or act energetically → 1880 Sc.
► RIPSNORTER a forceful, energetic fellow → 1842 colloq. orig. US
► RUSHER an energetic, enthusiastic, or aggressive person or animal → 1839 US colloq., obs.
► RUSTLER a person who works with energy, determination, or initiative to achieve something; a resourceful, enterprising, and energetic person → 1865 chiefly Amer. dial.
► SKREENGER a person of energetic character; esp. used in a bad sense → 1904 Sc. (Bk.)
► SMITER a person who performs an action, task, etc., energetically → 1823 Eng. dial., obs.
► SPARK PLUG an energetic, enthusiastic person, one who is the driving force behind any activity or undertaking; a facilitator; one who brings great energy and enthusiasm to every situation → 1927 US colloq.
► SPEED BALL a nickname for a fast or energetic person → 1942 Amer. sl. (Bk.)
► SPEEDY a nickname for a fast or energetic person → 1942 Amer. sl. (Bk.)
► STEM-WINDER an energetic or lively person; someone who makes vigorous rabble-rousing speeches → 1892 US sl.
► TEAR-ARSE ► TEAR-ASS a very active, energetic, & busy person → 1923 sl.
► TEAR-AWAY one who works or plays with great energy and violence when gentler methods would be more efficacious → B1900 Eng. dial.
► TEAR-EM-ROUGH one who works or plays with great energy and violence when gentler methods would be more efficacious →  19C Eng. dial.
► TEWER a hard worker; an industrious, energetic person → 1878 Eng. dial.
► THUSKER a person who does anything with great energy and spirit → 1884 Eng. dial.
► TRASH MOVER an energetic, hustling person → 1903 Amer. dial.
► WARM-MEMBER an energetic, pushful, self-advertising person → c1875 sl.
► WORK-BRITTLE an energetic or industrious person → 1912 Amer. dial.
► YOUNG BLOOD a lively, vigorous, or energetic young man; a confident, high-spirited young man; a rake, a dandy; an unruly young aristocrat → 1557
► YOUNG LION a strong, energetic, confident young man → 1792
► ZIP a highly energetic person → 1961 US sl.
► ZOOMER an energetic fool → 2000 UK sl.

NOUNS – PERSON – WITHOUT ENERGY
► DARDLEDUMDUE a person without energy or knack → 1893 Eng. dial.

VERBS
► AIR IT OUT to expend energy → 1960s US sl.
► AMP ► AMP UP to make a person very excited, agitated, or energetic through (or as if through) the consumption of amphetamines or another stimulant → 1992 US sl.
► BAISE to move or walk with energy → 1898 Sc. (Bk.)
► BAZZ to move quickly or energetically; to rush, to dash → 1898 Eng. dial. (Bk.)
► BIRR to move rapidly, to bustle; to act with energy → 1911 Sc.  (Bk.)
► BOP AROUND to move or go about energetically; to gallivant; to be lively → 1968 Amer. dial.
► BREAK A FLY UPON THE WHEEL to spend a great deal of energy and labour upon something not worth it → 1824
► BUST ONE’S HAMES to display a sudden burst of energy → 1954 Amer. dial.
► CUT LOOSE to act energetically or suddenly, without restraint → 1809 Amer. dial.
► CUT ONE’S DOG LOOSE to act energetically or suddenly, without restraint → 1903 Amer. dial.
► CUT ONE’S WOLF LOOSE to act energetically or suddenly, without restraint → 1903 Amer. dial.
► FEEL ONE’S CORN to feel frisky or energetic → 1890 Amer. dial.
► GET UP AND DUST to be energetic → 1916 Amer. dial. (Bk.)
► GO JESSE to be energetic or skilful; to go great guns → c1950 Amer. dial.
► HAVE A WILD HAIR UP ONE’S ASS to act in a hyperactive and energetic manner → 1993
► JUICE to energize → 1977 US sl.
► KICK ARSE ► KICK ASS to be especially energetic and exciting; to succeed by vigorous efforts → 1979 US sl.
► KICK BUTT to be especially energetic and exciting; to succeed by vigorous efforts → 1979 US sl.
► KITE ► KITE IT to move or go quickly or energetically; to hurry → 1854 Amer. dial.
► LOUNDER to do anything with energy and speed or vehemence → 19C Sc.
► NAZZ to do or perform with energy → 1795 Eng. dial. obs.
► PAIL to set about anything with energy → 1884 Eng. dial.
► PILE ON DOG to do something energetically or noisily → M19 sl., orig. US
► PUT ON THE DOG to behave or dress in an ostentatious or showy manner; to show off; to put on airs; to something energetically or noisily → 1865 sl., orig. US
► QUEEVE to experience a loss of energy → 1984 US sl.
► RAILROAD to go fast, to hurry; to deal with something quickly or hastily; to work energetically → 1938 Amer. dial.
► RAKE to do anything with great speed or energy; to run → 1871 Sc.
► RAM AWAY ► RAM IN ► RAM INTO to work with vigour and energy → 1905 Eng. dial. (Bk.)
► RAMPASH to set to work in a violent, energetic manner → 1896 Eng. dial.
► RATTLE to work or do anything with energy and speed → 1861 Sc. & Eng. dial.
► RAVE to go about hurriedly or energetically → 19C Eng. dial.
► RIG to behave in an immodest or wanton manner; later: to romp, to frolic; to act or play energetically and excitedly; to clamber, to climb about → 1570 Eng. dial.
► RUN OUT OF STEAM to lose energy → 1961 sl.
► SAM ► SAMM to act with energy → 1889 Eng. dial.
► SCRIMP to kick violently; to do anything with energy → 1889 Sc.
► SNAP OUT OF IT to recover, esp. from gloom or sluggardy; to become energetic → 1928 Amer. sl.
► TEAR to work strenuously or with great energy and unrelaxing speed; to do anything with great speed and energy → 1825 Sc. & Eng. dial.
► YARK ► YERK to move quickly or hastily; to push on; to do anything energetically; to work hard → 1843 Sc. & Eng. dial.

VERBS – LOSE ENERGY
► CONK OUT to lose energy and spirits suddenly; to become abruptly exhausted → 1920s Amer. sl.
► DO AN EL FOLDO to lose energy, to wilt, to fade → 1962 Amer. sl.
► LOSE ONE’S DASH to lose one’s energy and ability → c1880 sl.
► LOSE ONE’S PUNCH to lose one’s energy and ability → c1900 sl.
► PULL AN EL FOLDO to lose energy, to wilt, to fade → 1962 Amer. sl.