Big up

1. When someone needs to grow up when being a baby about something
2. When someone does something great so you congratulate them by saying big up

Oi oi Michael, good job on that presentation fam. Big up, innit
(Definition 2)

by Wobbagong May 27, 2019

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 07, 2001

big up

it means to give respect or to acknowledge someone

big up yourself 4 me main man....

by ChocolateMafiazX January 08, 2004

big ups

massive props to someone you respek.

Big Ups for hitting that ass man.

by Alex February 28, 2005

Big Up

Word means to applause some one on a good doing, to congratulate them.

"bruv big up Jerome, his lyrics are phat innit!"

"big up to all these homies in da hood, dis party is heavy"

by MC Ricksta February 18, 2005

Big ups

Respect.

Big ups the urban dictionary

by Georgiadawg January 23, 2011