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

big up yourself

to make oneself feel special, to be proud of yorself

"Don't big up yourself"

by Anonymous October 18, 2003

big up yourself

A phrase to reference yourself in an egotistical manner.

To Give "props" to oneself (usually when no one else will)

"Big up myself everytime when it comes to this".. Phife Dog, ATCQ

Being second fiddle rapper to Q-Tip wasn't easy, so Phife blows himself up.

by MCrick October 17, 2003

big up yourself

Inflate your own ego by lying

"Why do you have to big up yourself about your position at McD's?"

by Terra October 18, 2003

big up yourself

to talk about oneself in a boastful manner

my dick is huge

by meandthevoicesinmyhead October 18, 2003

big up yourself

pay for own meal hoe

hoe pays her own meal

by big A October 19, 2003

big up your chest

Old (80s) dancehall language. Is a statement of respect or agreement which was assimilated by the 90s jungle scene. Similar to maximum respect. Back in the dancehall days, if the dance was told to big up dem chest or puff out them chest, they would physically push their chest out...

Person A: What did you think of my new track, man?
Person B: Tearin mate, big up your chest!

by p0lym0rph3 June 04, 2011