get it up
verb1
Potential, Slang, In the negative To achieve or stimulate a penile erection.
- I love my boyfriend, but am left unsatisfied because he can't get it up.
- 1988, Michael Weikath, "Rise and Fall", Helloween, Keeper of the Seven Keys: Part II. Romeo loved his Juliet / Their parents told them "Stop" / Then it all turned out peculiar / He couldn't get it up
2
Broadly, Figuratively, Potential, Slang, In the negative To be enthusiastic about something; to maintain enthusiasm for something.
3
Slang To acquire enough money to pay off a debt.
- You had better get it up before the due date.
- Related terms
- keep it up