1 C1 idiomatic slang
To dance enthusiastically and have a great time, especially at a party.
"The DJ was incredible — we were bopping it up all night long."
bop it up
C1 slang intransitive
To dance energetically or have an enthusiastic, lively time, typically at a party or social event.
In plain English
To dance hard and have a really fun time at a party.
What does "bop it up" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
'Bop' means to dance lightly; 'it up' intensifies — to bring the dancing energy up to its fullest.
Actually means
To dance hard and have a really fun time at a party.
Usage tip
Colloquial slang, mostly used in informal speech and social media. The phrase combines 'bop' (casual dance) with 'it up' (an intensifier implying doing something with energy and enthusiasm). Very casual; not appropriate in formal contexts. Primarily contemporary American usage.
Words that pair with "bop it up"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
party club music night floor
How to conjugate "bop it up"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
bop it up
I/you/we/they
3rd person
bops it up
he/she/it
Past simple
boped it up
yesterday
Past participle
boped it up
have + pp
-ing form
boping it up
continuous
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