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Big ups

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

a show of respect, also see props.
big up to Kobe on merkin that trick in court
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Big Ups

A phrase mainly used to express respect or approval
Connor: Are we gonna party this weekend?
Seabass: Hell yeah we are!!
Josh: We even got the CAPRI SUNS!!!!!
Joe: Ayy!! Big Ups Mate!!
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Big Ups

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 Ups

(n.) - a phrase used when dealing on the street to give props or show much respect to someone/something.
Yo Son Big Upss for that game last night! You wuz Ballin'!

Big Uppsssss...To ALL MY HATERS!!!! - Shawty LO
by Z Moneyyy January 27, 2010
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big up

exaltation or encouragement; (of self) to boast
by piffy June 12, 2003
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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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