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get to gettin'
What does get to gettin' mean?
Time to leave. A push to start moving — out the door, off the couch, on to the next thing.
"Cops circling — let's get to gettin'."
Origin
Southern Black English — the double verb pattern ('get to V-ing') is classic AAVE. ATL rap kept it on rotation; the 2008 Sean Paul of YGZ cut 'Get To Gettin'' is one of the louder examples.
Frequently asked questions
What does get to gettin' mean?
Get to gettin' means to move — and to do it now.
How do you use get to gettin' in a sentence?
"We're late, so get to gettin'."
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