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Definition of work it
work it 
interjection
- a phrase of encouragement or a compliment to a person engaging in some activity. The activity that prompts a call of "Work it!" is usually physical, e.g. dancing, walking, etc.
Work it, girl!
- See more words with the same meaning: encouragement (phrases of).
Last edited on Mar 25 1998. Submitted by Caitlin from San Francisco, CA, USA on Mar 25 1998.
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Other terms relating to 'encouragement (phrases of)': | |
| Definitions include: a phrase of encouragement. | |
| Definitions include: to cheer up. | |
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Other terms relating to 'it': | |
| Definitions include: in support of. | |
| Definitions include: A good estimate, term of agreement | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "as far as I understand it". | |
| Definitions include: to masturbate. | |
| Definitions include: (masculine) to have sexual intercourse | |
| Definitions include: to fall and hit the ground. | |
| Definitions include: not showering before bed after working all day. | |
| Definitions include: to display bling-bling | |
| Definitions include: to completely fail a task. | |
| Definitions include: acronym of "bend over here it comes again." | |
| Definitions include: to vomit. | |
| Definitions include: To have to run fast to catch something | |
| Definitions include: to drink heavily. | |
| Definitions include: see about it. | |
| Definitions include: to be in agreement with something or wanting to do something. | |
Other terms relating to 'work': | |
| Definitions include: menial work. | |
| Definitions include: work (in a professional or educational setting) that is designed to keep a person busy, but to not permit that person to accomplish anything of note. | |
| Definitions include: to take a dump. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "get back to work". | |
| Definitions include: Unofficial task done in the workplace. | |
| Definitions include: profession. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "not safe for work". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "not work safe". | |
| Definitions include: a difficult person. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "safe for work." | |
| Definitions include: to introduce a complication. | |
| Definitions include: to introduce a complication. | |
| Definitions include: means something is hella good. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "work from home" or "working from home". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "works for me". | |
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