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!!"

by 77senor77siete77 June 30, 2021

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!!

by TheRocket_12 April 19, 2020

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

Big Ups

Bushwick, Brooklyn based band oriented around the composition of NYU student Joe Galara88a.

Fuck yea, man, Big Ups is the shit.

by GoldenChone January 18, 2011

big up

(noun) origin - jamaican 1980s. singular and plural.
1. An expression of support or encouragement.
2. An expression of remembrance.

origin - "Up" is an english term used to mean elevation. Therefore the term "big up" literally means to elevate highly or to a superlative degree.

"I want to big up everyone who has shown me support over the years."
"Big up on that excellent performance"

by neochin June 17, 2004

big ups

lots of props. sent through a messenger, such as the radio or a friend

while I'm on the air, big ups to my hoes in long beach

big ups to mom!

by Anonymous December 6, 2001

big up

it means to give respect or to acknowledge someone

big up yourself 4 me main man....

by ChocolateMafiazX January 8, 2004