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get jiggy

(intransitive, slang) To have sexual intercourse.

ˈɡɛt ˈd͡ʒɪɡiDocumented since 1990s1990sGen ZhistoricalCurrent319 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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Born ~1997 · 3 years of recorded use
1997Born2013: 1 citation2024: 1 citation2026: 2 citationsToday, 2026
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#1·Apr 27, 2026Global

(intransitive, slang) To have sexual intercourse.

The two of them are getting jiggy in the bedroom.
Origin: From the up-and-down movement made during sexual intercourse. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
For parents

"get jiggy" is sexual slang. In short, it refers to to have sexual intercourse. Among teens it is usually used jokingly, as crude banter, or in TikTok-style algospeak rather than as a serious statement of behaviour. Persistent or aggressive use directed at a specific person, especially online, is the bit worth paying attention to: that can shade into harassment. If you hear it once in a chat with friends, it is probably nothing. Repeated targeted use deserves a conversation about respect.

For ESL learners

"get jiggy" is informal English meaning to have sexual intercourse. It is used widely across English varieties. A more formal or neutral equivalent would be something like "to have sexual intercourse" expressed in standard vocabulary. A common mistake is to assume "get jiggy" can replace its standard equivalent in every register; keep it for spoken or casual situations and use the formal form in writing. If you are a B2 or C1 learner, it is useful to recognise this word when you hear or read it, but think carefully about whether the situation really calls for it before using it yourself.

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"get jiggy" is sexual slang. In short, it refers to to have sexual intercourse. Among teens it is usually used jokingly, as crude banter, or in TikTok-style algospeak rather than as a serious statement of behaviour. Persistent or aggressive use directed at a specific person, especially online, is the bit worth paying attention to: that can shade into harassment. If you hear it once in a chat with friends, it is probably nothing. Repeated targeted use deserves a conversation about respect.

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Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.

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