get up in

verb

To interfere or involve oneself with (something); to become deeply involved with (something); to intrude into or be nosy about (something).

Meanings

verbget up in (third-person singular simple present gets up in, present participle getting up in, simple past got up in, past participle (UK) got up in or (US) gotten up in)

present singular third person gets up in · participle present getting up in · past got up in · UK participle past got up in · US participle past gotten up in

  1. slangAfrican-American VernacularTo interfere or involve oneself with (something); to become deeply involved with (something); to intrude into or be nosy about (something).
  2. slangTo have sexual intercourse with deep penetration.

    Synonyms: dick

  3. slangAfrican-American VernacularTo best someone in a competition; to successfully challenge someone.

    Synonyms: fill, knob, swive, beat, best, defeat, outdo, overcome

Synonyms & antonyms

verbTo have sexual intercourse with deep penetration.

Similar

verbTo best someone in a competition; to successfully challenge someone.

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APA

get up in. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/get%20up%20in

MLA

“get up in.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/get%20up%20in. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “get up in,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/get%20up%20in.

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