act up

acting up is a way to foreshadow something someone wants to do to you; similar to “getting you going” or “in the mood”.

“ooh baby, you look good in that outfit; you finna make me act up”

by violeta k March 27, 2020

Act Hard

Being difficult unnecessarily, especially implying violence or actually threatening violence. Such an attitude usually starts a conflict. Refusing to chill or back down. Overreacting to minor slights.

Man, why you gotta act hard like that? Better check yourself before you get knocked the F out.

by FIM1UR12 May 22, 2014

act up

When your suggestiveness makes someone unable to reject doing suggestive things with you.

- How do I look in my new lingerie?
- Damn, girl, you gon' make me act up.

by WatchingNetflix December 6, 2020

act a ass

acting crazy! being around your friends and acting clowning around. cracking on people && they family. not giving a fuck.

my homie just came down from tha "A" and best believe we finna act a ass!

by tutti0fruitti October 22, 2009

Act of God

1.) n. A legal term, usually meaning a natural disaster or other uncontrollable event.

2.) n. A miracle, astounding event. Primarily used by religious people.

1.) Sorry, but we can't replace the iPod you lost in the hurricane because it was an act of God.

2.) I just won the lottery yesterday! What an act of God!

by TheYellowBanana August 28, 2009

act like a duck

To not let things get to you, and allow yourself not to be bothered or annoyed by actions or the current situation you may be in or by what other are doing to manipulate you into bitterness. When everything is building up. i.e. The saying when it rains it pours seems to make sense in describing life at times and acting like a duck is better, because ducks do not run and hide when it rains, they do not try to cover themselves up and avoid it, they do not attack the rain or try fighting it off they simply endure it with pride and dignity like it was not even there in fact they seem to enjoy it while it lasts, and above all do not seem to be bothered by the rain. Hence acting like a duck or to act like a duck is better than retaliating and making the situation worse or make everyone think its better to attack and fight rather than be dignified and work it out.

My boss was a jerk and was ripping every one of his customers off, I said something about it, and he made my life difficult by demoting me and threatened to fire me next. I went home the wife through a fit saying we owe more than we can afford and are getting evicted, my kids crying because she is screaming, the landlord is calling harassing me over raising the rent. The car needs new tires, and it barely runs and I just act like a duck and try to work it all out somehow, because its better to work it out than add to the problem with retaliation, anger and uncontrollable vulgarities.

by BobBreton April 22, 2006

Act your wage

It means simply not doing shit you’re not paid to do at work, or refusing to do the job of two people when you’re only paid for one.

Act your wage at work. Don’t exhaust yourself over shit you’re not paid for. Don’t take unpaid overtime. Get comfortable telling your boss no, and unionize, unionize, unionize!

by Shepherd Guy October 28, 2022