Definder - what does the word mean?

What is Big Up?

An exclamatory term usually proclaimed for a positive, surprising, or celebratory event. The volume at which it's said, any additional adjectives or sentence enhancers, or duration determines the level in its hierarchical context.

Friend: "Man, I just broke up with my ball and chain girlfriend today"

You: "Big Ups man!! You're free again, let's go find some ass to help you out!!"

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Big Up - video

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Big Up - what is it?

a show of respect, also see props.

big up to Kobe on merkin that trick in court

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What does "Big Up" mean?

To be used as an exclamation of a noteworthy, celebratory, achievement, or other positive event. The volume, intensity and non-verbal cues used can be indexed to identify the level of accomplishment.

Example 1: two friends talking
Friend 1: man I've got great news: I've got a girlfriend now!
Friend 2: "jumps up from seated position, arms thrown in air, loudly yells" "BIG UPS!!!"

Example 2: waiting on a notification for food delivery

Food orderer: "alright food is on its way"
Hungry friend: "good deal. Big ups" ( not yelled loudly, the friend's tone or voice is at a normal conversation volume

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Big Up - what does it mean?

Respect.

Big ups the urban dictionary

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Big Up - meaning

massive props to someone you respek.

Big Ups for hitting that ass man.

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Big Up - definition

it means to give respect or to acknowledge someone

big up yourself 4 me main man....

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Big Up - slang

lots of props. sent through a messenger, such as the radio or a friend

while I'm on the air, big ups to my hoes in long beach

big ups to mom!

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Big Up

(noun) origin - jamaican 1980s. singular and plural.
1. An expression of support or encouragement.
2. An expression of remembrance.

origin - "Up" is an english term used to mean elevation. Therefore the term "big up" literally means to elevate highly or to a superlative degree.

"I want to big up everyone who has shown me support over the years."
"Big up on that excellent performance"

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Big Up

Expression commonly used by Nats mainly the nutty variety.

I don't Big Up myself but I sometimes Big Up others

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Big Up

Word means to applause some one on a good doing, to congratulate them.

"bruv big up Jerome, his lyrics are phat innit!"

"big up to all these homies in da hood, dis party is heavy"

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