get it up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To achieve or stimulate a penile erection.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I love my boyfriend, but am left unsatisfied because he can't get it up.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To be enthusiastic about something; to maintain enthusiasm for something.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To acquire enough money to pay off a debt.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “get it up” mean?
To achieve or stimulate a penile erection.
Is “get it up” formal or informal?
get it up is generally slang.