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Definitions by DigDug

THROWUPS 

A simple outline with a 1 layer paint fill-in. usually done in the initials of your name.
Throw it up!! I can't see ya!!

Throwups is a differnt realm of lettering.
THROWUPS by DigDug March 6, 2004
In Graffiti, It is letters that is done with only one color. for example, an Outline of letters with no fill-ins "OR" solid filled in letters. all done using only one can. the simplest form of graff.
Political Graffiti of the past was the first to use what we call now "Tossups".
TOSSUPS by DigDug March 6, 2004

CHROMIES 

In Graff. Throwups that are done on "freeways" in chrome paint. reason are that if cars headlights hit them they'll shine.
Chromies are out of this world!!!
CHROMIES by DigDug March 6, 2004

THROWIES 

Same as Graff Throwups .
Man.. he got the sickest throwies in the city.
THROWIES by DigDug March 6, 2004
Side tracks where trains are parked overnight and on weekends. Initally used to refer to subway layups, but now can refer to freight-train layups.
Layup are your friend.
LAYUPS by DigDug March 6, 2004
Throwups done multiple times in a row in the same manner and design.

also can refer to tags done in rows.
Duping your throwies takes alot of patience!!

I rather dupe my tags on the M line.

yeah, well that's what I did.. I duped it.
DUPES by DigDug March 6, 2004