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

it means to give respect or to acknowledge someone

big up yourself 4 me main man....

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big up

a show of respect, also see props.

big up to Kobe on merkin that trick in court

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big up

exaltation or encouragement; (of self) to boast

Big up all the crew in the place!

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big up

congradulate, form of praise to oneself or to another

Big up on winning that award

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big up

General greeting to friends

"Big up!"

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big up

Commonly used in the Caribbean especially The Bahamas, Big up means to impregnate or that a female is pregnant.

My girlfriend just tell me she ready to get big up

Bey yal hear homegirl round da corner big up!

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