Get sturdy means: To perform a dance (originating in New York drill music culture) which involves repeatedly hopping and kicking the air.. It is informal slang, fine in casual speech but not suited to formal contexts. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
get sturdy
(slang) To perform a dance (originating in New York drill music culture) which involves repeatedly hopping and kicking the air.
ˈɡɛt ˈstɝdiDocumented since 2010s2010sGen Alpha321 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026＋ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026US
(slang) To perform a dance (originating in New York drill music culture) which involves repeatedly hopping and kicking the air.
Lizzo had some help getting sturdy after her recent concert! In a video -- posted on her TikTok account -- North West and her best friend, Ryan, joined the GRAMMY-winning singer backstage during her show in Inglewood, California, over th…
Origin: The term is a reference to a line from the hip-hop song Dior by Pop Smoke: "Oh, you feelin' sturdy, huh? (You feelin' sturdy, man)", released July 26, 2019. The term was popularized around early 2022. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
For parents
Get sturdy means: To perform a dance (originating in New York drill music culture) which involves repeatedly hopping and kicking the air.. It is informal slang, fine in casual speech but not suited to formal contexts. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
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get sturdy means: To perform a dance (originating in New York drill music culture) which involves repeatedly hopping and kicking the air.. Register: very informal, slang. Suitable only for casual conversation, chat and social media. Do not use in business, academic or news writing. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
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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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