A Get-by is someone that you use, in order to get through a situation.
"Girl, why don't you talk to Angela anymore... you know the girl from your Biology class?"

"Maaan, she was just a get-by; there wasn't really many people to talk to in that class. What about you & them people you used to sit with at lunch?!"

"Pshtt, they was get-bys, too."
by Ali D G March 30, 2010
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To get "it" done.
To do something.
To do whatever you got to do.
by keebee August 25, 2007
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When one is able break through traditional methods of thinking to understand on a more profound level.

To examine ideas centering around humanity, humor, and brain matters, often with others.
“Are you getting it on the level I think you’re getting it on?” “Yes, yes I am
by Forking Shirt August 18, 2019
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to get it is to imply that someone would be inclined to get with that person. they are considering that person attractive and that they assume that someone would get with them.
that kid could get it, you should get with him
by hornylover124 November 10, 2019
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To go for something in all forms. Popular in desert racing referring to blasting and jumping all over the place. Is also applied to anything super extreme. Can refer to sexual activities or be used as a motivational phrase.
Pete: Jump doesn't look good, we're probably going to die as soon as we land.
Tom: Don't be such a pussy! GET IT! GET IT!

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"Man, did you see Nick turning Katie's pants blue? He was GETTIN IT.
by tehConnor November 18, 2007
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A word used for the act of sexual copulation by those uncomfortable using the words come/cum, climax, or orgasm... and I guess copulate too.
"That felt awesome."
"For you, maybe. I didn't even get there, jerkface."
by RiOT76AD December 25, 2013
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