Definition

To engage in sensual hip gyrations and waist movements, typically to soca music during carnival season. It's the rhythmic art of making sure everyone around you knows you're having the time of your life.

Example Usage

During carnival, Jill was wukking up so hard on the dance floor that she had the whole crew hypnotized.

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