shake it up
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see shake up, it.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To dance.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “shake it up” mean?
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see shake up, it.
Is “shake it up” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.