hit it

Verb

hit it (third-person singular simple present hits it, present participle hitting it, simple past and past participle hit it)

1. (imperative, informal, usually) To start performing; start playing a song, etc.
   • He looks at the band behind him and says, “Hit it, boys!” The band launches into its own rendition of happy birthday.2010, E. K. Schiller, Holly Schiller, The Midnight Hour, page 196
2. (slang) To leave, to hit the road.
3. (slang) To have sex.
   • If I say you look fuckable, how would you react?
     Starin' at you, daydreamin' 'bout hittin' it from the back2020, Moneybagg Yo, Match My Fly
   • Charli likes boys, but she knows I'd hit it.2024, Charli XCX, Billie Eilish, “Guess featuring Billie Eilish”Atlantic Recording Corporation
4. (slang) To smoke a cigarette, take an illicit drug, or drink an alcoholic beverage.
5. (slang) To drive a vehicle, especially a car or motorcycle, really fast.
6. (slang) To try a gambling game.