big up yourself

To show "props" or respect to ones self for a superior achievement.

Big up yourself for winning that game.

by LORD GRIM The SINISTER October 17, 2003

big up yourself

Expression of appreciation of another one's achievement; well done!

Big up yourself for fixing that bug in time.

by dd October 20, 2003

big up yourself

giving respect to yourself

Big up yourself for doing a good job.

by matt sizzle October 17, 2003

big up yourself

The phrase coined in the late 1980's to describe a person that is modest.

'It was nothing special.'
'BullShit, you fucked her good. Big up yourself!'

by hippy_stick October 16, 2003

big up yourself

giving someone/yourself credit

big up yourself bro'!

by ph0biaz~Emily October 19, 2003

big up yourself

To speak of yourself in glowing often exaggerated terms.

I very much dislike Jim, he's always big up'n hisself.

by Matthew Sposato October 16, 2003

big up yourself

To make yourself strong... on the inside or on the out.

You must big up yourself to survive.

by Captain Crunch October 19, 2003