(/kiːd ʌp/)
Adjective
1. Very excited, worried or nervous, usually before an important even
INT. BACKSTAGE – NIGHT
Frank comes offstage with a bandage of his cheek and a cane in his hand. Max is waiting for him backstage. Max has on a headset and carries a clipboard. He is extremely keyed-up.MAX
“What happened to the cannoli line? You’re supposed to say, ‘Forget about it, Sanchez -‘”FRANK
(very angry)
“I made a mistake, all right? It doesn’t make any difference, anyway.”MAX
“Hey, I’m letting it go. But don’t tell me it doesn’t matter. Every line matters.”FRANK
(yelling)
“Get off my back!”MAX
“Don’t fuck with my play!”
From the post: English vocabulary words from the movie script “Rushmore”
Source: Rushmore Script at IMSDb. (imsdb.com)
