we up

1) In street culture influenced by Chicago gang culture and Drill Music, "we up" is an oblique reference to the score. The score is a record of gang members slain by their rivals. Each death demands reprisal. Literally, then, to be "up" means that your side has killed more of their side than they have of yours; you have a net positive account of bodies.

2) To be "up" also means to be solvent, to have drugs to sell, and to be powerful, on point, in the sense of "on top." This wider usage is probably because the direction "up" usually corresponds with positivity, happiness, and thought in our culture, according to George Lakoff.

"You must be trippin' if you really think that they up"
- G Fredo

"Have you any refined cocaine in your possession, which you are willing to exchange for currency, later today?"

"Yeah, we up."

by The Grown-Up August 9, 2020

Choose Up

For women to be under the tutelage of a pimp. She is required to pay a choosing fee.

Choose up or loose me

by Mr.GoldMind June 21, 2017

Get up on

1. To obtain or try to obtain by begging
2. To steal; filch

ex: Yo, can i get up on that red beans and rice niggaf!

by The Rick April 16, 2003

Sharp it Up

To sniff Sharpies with intent of getting sedated

Hey Tom, wanna get Timmy and sharp it up?

by Sundance Kid January 26, 2007

clams up

When an idea or a plan is exceptional.

We should head directly to the pub for beers; CLAMS UP! (while holding thumb pressed against fingers pointed toward the sky)

by Donny Kerabatsos January 29, 2009

firm up

to acquire a more toned physique

I can't believe she just ate that entire cake! She'll never firm up before her wedding

by FirmTarantula October 23, 2022

Up the sleeve

A variant of the phrase "in the closet" specifically for asexuals (aka "aces") concealing their sexual orientation from others.

My parents don't know I'm an ace. I'm still up the sleeve.

by ThePipYay November 8, 2021