choose up

Definitions

1. To form (sides or teams), usually for a game, by having two individual players choose their teammates.
   idiomatic, intransitive
2. To choose (not necessarily fully consensually) to work as a prostitute for a particular pimp.
   idiomatic, intransitive, slang
3. To select; pick, especially, to make a final decision on a selection or option.
   idiomatic, intransitive

Examples

“She prostituted for a couple of pimps before meeting MacD in Oakland. When Dakota got into his car, MacD said, "Bitch, my name⟳ is MacDaddy,” and added: "You've just gotten in a pimp's car, and you've chosen up.”

“A couple bitches tried to play⟳ me They tried to have⟳ my babies I’m like⟳ “bitches, you crazy?” I’m tryna git my loot up […] Money or a broke bitch It ain’t hard for me to choose⟳ up”

“They would chose up and leave⟳ me with the choice to decide⟳. That was giving me power from the beginning. Submission! I didn't have⟳ to be first to make⟳ a move⟳. It's always better to be chosen.”

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