Phelpsing it Share definition Flag To choke at the end of a race. Named after a choke by Michael Phelps to lose a race at the 2012 London Olympics. The swimmer was Phelpsing it it by slowing up at the end of the race. Phelpsing it by Sajak July 13, 2014 0 0 Get merch Get the Phelpsing it mug. Buy Now — $32.95 See more merch