In this slang expression, get your ___ on, ___ is usually an adjective or noun, and usually expresses a feeling or attitude.
Grammatically, this expression does not make sense. It doesn't really mean anything. Even native speakers can't really understand it. The best translation might be: 'be ___'.
For example, if I get my snark on, I am being critical.
'Get your sexy on' means 'be sexy' or 'act sexy' (I think... ha ha ha...). Justin Timberlake sings this in his song 'Sexy Back'.
Missy Elliott has a song, 'Get your freak on'. ('Get your freak on' usually means 'have sex'.)
In my house, we have a sugar product with the tagline: 'get your sweet on'. I guess this means 'be sweet' or 'make your life sweet' or 'enjoy our sweet product'. Ha ha ha...
This slang is quite new and rarely used by older people. It is not used often in conversation. You probably will never need to use this, but it's starting to become more popular in pop culture.
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