Was making something out to be great - was bigging it up.
This movie better be good, you’ve been talking it up a tree for ages
by Frazdug April 4, 2021
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To make something, or someone, seem better that is really is.
"He was totally up talking the event. When I got there it was lame."

"She's not that good. She was up talking."

"Watch this, I'm gonna up talk my way into VIP."
by FashionPixie September 14, 2007
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A phrase interchangeable with "shut up," used frequently in Chicago. Could express either annoyance or incredulity.
-"I just got two tickets to a Tribe concert."

-"Shut up talking to me!"
by irongong July 7, 2009
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shut up; foundin most black areas shut up talking to me is a very popular phrase
Boy shut up talking to me
by Momma's Boy March 29, 2005
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