get sturdy

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Meaning · English

To perform a dance (originating in New York drill music culture) which involves repeatedly hopping and kicking the air.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Lizzo had some help getting sturdy after her recent concert! In a video -- posted on her TikTok account -- North West and her best friend, Ryan, joined the GRAMMY-winning singer backstage during her show in Inglewood, California, over the weekend.

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).

Common questions

What does “get sturdy” mean?

To perform a dance (originating in New York drill music culture) which involves repeatedly hopping and kicking the air.

Is “get sturdy” formal or informal?

get sturdy is generally slang.