getdown

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of getting down or descending from a higher place, especially to the ground.

• Noun

  A dance move where one lowers their body to the ground, often in a rhythmic or synchronized manner.

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Rhymes

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go down , showdown , downtime , laid-back , twine , wine , dine

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Variants

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get down , gets down , getting down , got down , gotten down , get down and dirty , get down on her hands and knees , get down on her knees , get down on his hands and knees , get down on his knees , get down on one's (hands and) knees , get down on one's hands and knees , get down on one's knees , get down on their hands and knees , get down on their knees , get down to brass tacks , get down to business , get down to , get down to (something) , get down to something , when you get right down to it , get down to work , get down to the nitty-gritty , the nitty-gritty

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Forms

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getting down (past participle), gets down (present third person singular)

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Etymology

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The word 'getdown' comes from Old English 'getan' meaning 'to get' and 'down' meaning 'to the ground'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'getdown' was popularized in hip hop culture during the late 1970s and early 1980s.

2. In the movie 'The Big Chill', the character Kevin Wills famously declares, 'I'm getting down with this!' while dancing to 'Let's Stay Together' by Al Green.

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Related Concepts

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1. dance move: A sequence of steps or body movements executed in a dance.

2. groove: A feeling of enjoyment and engagement with music or a particular activity.

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Culture

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In music, particularly hip hop and R&B, 'getting down' refers to dancing enthusiastically and in the moment. It can also be used figuratively to describe being fully engaged or immersed in an experience.

How to Memorize "getdown"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself descending from a height or performing a dance move called 'getting down'. Visualize the motion and the feeling it gives you.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'getdown' with the idea of descending or dancing. You might also associate it with music, parties, or fun experiences.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a phrase like 'Get Down And Groove' to help remember the meaning of 'getdown'.

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