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getting up 

It is to leave your name or tag up somewhere. In today's graffiti world it is a generalized term signifying earning a reputation by placing your moniker somewhere whither seen or not. Traditionally "to get up" meant to place one's graffiti name in a high and visible location like a Billboard, Rooftop or High Rise i.e. literally "Getting Up" somewhere high and visible in a sometimes difficult spot for notable and street fame.
Tonight I am "Gettin' Up" on that Billboard along I-70 because I am Out for Fame and maybe one day I can earn some street credibility by "getting up" on rooftops like Amaze in L.A..

Getting Up 

Aquiring an erection.
I love getting up with these boys.
Getting Up by TWAGMATHTER March 9, 2015

getting up 

This term is used in tagger speech. Its is defined as: repping you name, to show that ur the bast tagger out here, and no one can stop you from doin what you do best.
hey man. Have you heard of that new game "getting up". i heard its about a new person thats into tagging, and hes tryin to show that heas the best.
getting up by $treet $oldier February 7, 2007

getting-up 

to graffiti tag your name in a public place
i saw his name around the street, he must be getting up
getting-up by Greg B May 19, 2005

getting up on 

When one partner climbs on top of the other to engage in intercourse
"Yo dude last night Brittany was getting up on me while I was asleep"

Getting Up And Pushing

When You Manouvering Towards Acquiring Guap Or You Are Getting Guap
So We Say You Getting Up And Pushing
Looker1 : Damn That Bwoa Fine Aint He?
Looker2 : Yeah Girl You Got That Right Plus I I Like The The Fact That He Is Getting Up And Pushing And Not Just Talking.
Looker1: Exactly, Lets Go Get With Him.
Getting Up And Pushing by Kay Kano November 14, 2022
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fauxstalgia by scotte61 December 16, 2010
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pajama casual 

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We have a Zoom meeting in a few minutes and I’ll probably go pajama casual.
pajama casual by jrod-knows March 31, 2020
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The recent boom in consumer spending on entertainment and experiences with a high demand running up the cost of enjoying of those experiences.
I’m trying to go to this Taylor Swift concert but the funflation has made it so impossible for me to afford tickets.
funflation by Dfree523 November 17, 2023
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