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


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

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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Big up - definition

massive props to someone you respek.

Big Ups for hitting that ass man.

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Big up - slang

it means to give respect or to acknowledge someone

big up yourself 4 me main man....

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Big up

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

1. When someone needs to grow up when being a baby about something
2. When someone does something great so you congratulate them by saying big up

Oi oi Michael, good job on that presentation fam. Big up, innit
(Definition 2)

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