Get it up Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈəp

GET-it-UP or GIT-it-UP

UK

ɡˈɛt/ /ˈɪt/ /ˈʌp

get-IT-UP

Definition

A slang expression meaning to achieve an erection (for men). Sometimes used jokingly about being unable to do so.

Usage & Nuances

This is a very informal and sexual expression; use only in adult conversations or with close friends. Most common in English-speaking countries as a way to talk about erectile function. Not appropriate in formal or public contexts.

• Spanish: tener una erección - lograr una erección
• Portuguese (BR): ter uma ereção - conseguir ter uma ereção
• Portuguese (PT): ter uma ereção - conseguir ter uma ereção
• Chinese (Simplified): 勃起
• Chinese (Traditional): 勃起
• Hindi: लिंग का सख्त होना
• Arabic: الانتصاب
• Bengali: উত্তেজনা হওয়া - লিঙ্গ উত্তেজিত হওয়া
• Russian: возбудиться (эрекция) - получить эрекцию
• Japanese: 勃起する
• Vietnamese: cương lên - cương cứng
• Korean: 발기하다
• Turkish: sertleşmek
• Urdu: تناؤ آنا - عضو مخصوص میں سختی آنا
• Indonesian: ereksi - tegang

Example Sentences

Some men worry they can't get it up sometimes.

basic

He couldn't get it up last night, and he felt embarrassed.

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Stress can make it hard to get it up.

basic

He joked that after so many beers, he couldn't get it up if he tried.

natural

Don't panic if you can't get it up once in a while—it happens to everyone.

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She laughed and said, "Don't worry, it's not always easy to get it up."

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