Music
get down
What does get down mean?
To dance enthusiastically and let loose on the floor.
"Soon as the bass dropped, everybody got down."
Origin
Rooted in Black American vernacular and amplified by funk and soul records of the late 1960s and 1970s, 'get down' captured the era's call to dance and fully commit, with James Brown and countless funk acts driving it into the mainstream.
Frequently asked questions
What does get down mean in slang?
It means to dance hard, party freely, or seriously commit to something.
Where did get down come from?
From Black American vernacular, popularized through funk and soul music of the late 60s and 70s.
Does get down always mean dancing?
Often, but it also means to party or to get serious about a task, as in 'get down to business.'
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