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lay up with

Slang for having a sexual encounter or secret rendezvous with someone — spending private time together in a romantic or physical sense.

ˈleɪ ˈʌp ˈwɪð218 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 28, 2026

Slang for having a sexual encounter or secret rendezvous with someone — spending private time together in a romantic or physical sense. 'Laying up with' someone implies an intimate hookup, often with a suggestion of sneakiness or staying together longer than appropriate. It's used in American and some British slang, appearing frequently in blues, R&B, and hip-hop lyrics. The phrasing carries a hint of drama, suggesting the tryst is something being hidden or whispered about.

Word got around town that she'd been laying up with someone she definitely shouldn't have been.
Origin: Derived from the phrase 'lay up,' meaning to rest or remain in one place. The sexual connotation developed through African American Vernacular English and Blues music traditions, where 'laying' with someone became a common euphemism for sexual activity. Editorial expansion authored on Slangora (model-assisted, hedged).
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#2·Apr 27, 2026

(slang) To have a sexual tryst with (someone).

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