work it

phrase — 2 senses

work it

phrase
1

Colloquial, Imperative, Often An approving description or a cry of encouragement to someone whose behavior is titillating, such as someone aiming to dress sexily or someone performing in erotic dancing or stripping.

  • I like the way you work it / no diggity / I got to bag it up
  • Those shorts with that top! Yeah, girl, you're really workin it now!
1 more example
  • He slowly peeled his jacket from his muscular shoulders. […] "Work it, baby," Antonia muttered.2011, Megan Hussey, Vampire Nights, page 7:
2

Colloquial An approving description of anyone demonstrating skilful use of anything.

  • Everyone on the crew is good with a trowel, but damn that guy is really workin it today.

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