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"

by neochin June 17, 2004

big up

it means to give respect or to acknowledge someone

big up yourself 4 me main man....

by ChocolateMafiazX January 8, 2004

big up

a show of respect, also see props.

big up to Kobe on merkin that trick in court

by herbmanhustlin May 13, 2005

big up

exaltation or encouragement; (of self) to boast

Big up all the crew in the place!

by piffy June 12, 2003

big up

congradulate, form of praise to oneself or to another

Big up on winning that award

by UNKNOWN June 11, 2006

big up

General greeting to friends

"Big up!"

by Rath May 25, 2003

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!

by GenK August 2, 2011