work it

English

Phrase

work it

1. (colloquial, often imperative) An approving description or a cry of encouragement to someone whose behavior is titillating, such as someone aiming to dress sexily or someone performing in erotic dancing or stripping.

   I like the way you work it / no diggity / I got to bag it up

   Those shorts with that top! Yeah, girl, you're really workin it now!

   • 2011, Megan Hussey, Vampire Nights, page 7:

     He slowly peeled his jacket from his muscular shoulders. […] "Work it, baby," Antonia muttered.

2. (colloquial) An approving description of anyone demonstrating skilful use of anything.

   Everyone on the crew is good with a trowel, but damn that guy is really workin it today.